Bactris acanthocarpa
Also known as: Bactris acanthacarpa Mart. +1 more
- Bactris acanthacarpa Mart.
- Bactris acanthacarpa var. crispata Mart.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Found natively in South America, Bactris acanthocarpa is a palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela
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