👉 Platyrhina is a type of tree in the family Arecaceae that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It is characterized by its distinctive, elongated leaves and branches that are usually arranged horizontally or singly, with each leaf having a single tooth-like node on one side. The specific name "platyrhina" comes from Latin and refers to "platter," which is a type of food plate, and "rhina," which means "head." This