Bactris glaucescens
Also known as: Bactris anisitsii Barb.Rodr. +2 more
- Bactris anisitsii Barb.Rodr.
- Bactris glaucescens var. melanacantha Drude
- Bactris tucum 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 glaucescens is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay