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Bactris glaucescens

Bactris glaucescens Drude
Bactris glaucescens
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Bactris glaucescens is a species in the Arecaceae family, first described by Drude in 1881. It is native to several regions in South America, including Brazil (North, Southeast, and West-Central), Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Description

Bactris glaucescens belongs to the palm family Arecaceae and was scientifically described in 1881 by Drude. Its natural range includes parts of Brazil, specifically the northern, southeastern, and west-central regions, as well as Bolivia and Paraguay. The species is part of the genus Bactris, which includes a variety of palm species found in the Neotropics.

Distribution

BR · Global · Bolivia · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central · Paraguay

Synonyms

Bactris anisitsiiBactris glaucescens var. melanacanthaBactris tucum

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