Bactris guineensis
Guinea Bactris, Prickly Pole
Other regional names: Tobago Cane
- Tobago Cane
Also known as: Bactris horrida Oerst. +6 more
- Bactris horrida Oerst.
- Bactris oraria L.H.Bailey
- Bactris piritu (H.Karst.) H.Wendl.
- Bactris rotunda Stokes
- Cocos acicularis Sw.
- Cocos guineensis L.
- Guilielma piritu H.Karst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in South America, Bactris guineensis (commonly known as Guinea bactris or Prickly-Pole) is a palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela