Bactris balanophora
Also known as: Cocos chloroleuca Barb.Rodr. +1 more
- Cocos chloroleuca Barb.Rodr.
- Syagrus chloroleuca (Barb.Rodr.) Burret
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Indigenous to South America, Bactris balanophora is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
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)
Brazil North, Colombia, Venezuela