Attalea humilis
Attalea humilis Mart. ex Spreng.
Attalea humilis is a species of palm in the Arecaceae family, native to the Northeast and Southeast regions of Brazil. It was first described in 1825 by Sprengel, based on work by Martius.
Description
This palm species is part of the genus Attalea, which includes several other palm species found in tropical regions of the Americas. Arecaceae, the palm family, is characterized by tall, woody stems and large, compound leaves. A. humilis is specifically distributed in the Brazilian regions of the Northeast and Southeast. Its description and classification were established in the early 19th century, reflecting the historical botanical exploration of South American flora.
Distribution
Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast
Synonyms
Attalea borgesianaAttalea butyrosaAttalea compta var. acaulisAttalea borgesianaCocos butyrosaCocos butyrosa
