Astrocaryum tucuma
Tucum Palm
Also known as: Astrocaryum aureum Griseb. & H.Wendl. +10 more
- Astrocaryum aureum Griseb. & H.Wendl.
- Astrocaryum caudescens Barb.Rodr.
- Astrocaryum granatense W.Bull
- Astrocaryum jucuma Linden
- Astrocaryum macrocarpum Huber
- Astrocaryum manaoense Barb.Rodr.
- Astrocaryum princeps Barb.Rodr.
- Astrocaryum princeps var. aurantiacum Barb.Rodr.
- Astrocaryum princeps var. flavum Barb.Rodr.
- Astrocaryum princeps var. sulphureum Barb.Rodr.
- Astrocaryum princeps var. vitellinum Barb.Rodr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Astrocaryum tucuma (commonly known as Tucum Palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela