Beaucarnea sanctomariana
Tehuantepec Ponytail
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Beaucarnea sanctomariana (commonly known as Tehuantepec ponytail) is a tree belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Southwest