Biology:Phytelephas tumacana

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Short description: Species of palm

Phytelephas tumacana
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Phytelephas
Species:
P. tumacana
Binomial name
Phytelephas tumacana
O.F.Cook

Phytelephas tumacana is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to Colombia, where it grows in forests near rivers. It is threatened by the destruction of habitat for agriculture.[1]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q5475779 entry