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Bactris cuspidata

Bactris cuspidata Mart.
Bactris cuspidata
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Bactris cuspidata is a species in the Arecaceae family, native to northern Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname. It was first described in 1826 by Mart.

Description

Bactris cuspidata belongs to the palm family Arecaceae and is part of the genus Bactris. This species is found in the northern regions of Brazil, as well as in French Guiana and Suriname. The scientific name was first published in 1826 by Mart. As a member of the Bactris genus, it shares characteristics typical of the palm family, including woody stems and compound leaves.

Distribution

BR · Brazil North · French Guiana · Suriname

Synonyms

Bactris cuspidata var. angustipinnataBactris cuspidata var. coriaceaBactris cuspidata var. mitisBactris floccosaBactris marajayBactris mitisBactris cuspidata var. marajayAmylocarpus cuspidatusAmylocarpus marajayAmylocarpus mitisAmylocarpus floccosusBactris mitis subsp. mitis

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