Joey Palm
”In the plains to the Northeast, we cultivated a different style of ecosystem.”
~John Hammond
Species:
Johannesteijsmannia sp.
Common Name:
Joey Palm/Joha Palm
Family:
Arecaceae
Seen in:
• Jurassic Park Trespasser (1998)
Description:
The Joey Palm, Joha Palm, or by its unusually long scientific name Johannesteijsmannia, is a species of Palm tree native to Southeast Asia, growing extraordinary diamond-shaped giant leaves that fill the under layer of tropical rainforests. It is not a popular known plant, with very little information available. Its large leaves can grow up to 3.6 meters long and over 1 meter and half wide, the edges grow in a serrated shape. This stunning palm works for ornamental purposes and its leaves can be used for temporary thatch, in nature the plant will tolerate temperature changes, despite its tropical origins.
At some point the late 80s to early 90s, Ingen would introduce the Joey Palm into Isla Sorna as a way of nurturing entire ecosystems that could be more suitable for its Dinosaurs. Other species such as Breadfruit and Heliconia would too be introduced, all three species are abundant in the lush tropical portions of the Island, more specifically at the Southeast. It is unclear if the Joey Palm would be present in the West side of the Island, a portion of which presents tropical forests as well. Isla Sorna also remains the only locality the species is seen, with no evidence for Isla Nublar.
Size Estimates:
3m to 6m Tall
Did you know?
Its scientific name: Johannesteijsmannia, is in honor to the Dutch Botanist Johannes Elias Tejismann.
Habitat & Geographical Ranging:
Growing in lush tropical and subtropical environments, the large Joey Palm is native to various countries of Asia and Southeast Asia, in particular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra and Thailand. Although thanks to its unusual beauty, the plant is likely to be present in other continents over the globe for ornamental purposes.
One of those regions would be Central America, more specifically at Isla Sorna, where Ingen would introduce the plant at the Southeast of the Island, over the years, the plant would become extremely suitable for the environment, thriving and becoming part of the landscape. For its size, it is very likely that Dinosaurs of small sizes, including juveniles, could seek shelter underneath its large leaves, as coverage or to hide from potential predators.
Individual Variation:
This Species has no known variation.