Latanites

Latanites is an extinct genus of plants belonging to the family Arecaceae.

Fossil record
Fossil palms of this genus are dating back to the Middle Eocene and to the Early-Middle Oligocene (between 50 and 30 million years ago). They have been found in the famous deposits of Bolca and other nearby sites. The giant Latanites maximiliani could reach a high of more than three meters.