Bactris horridispatha

Bactris horridispatha is a palm species belonging to the Arecaceae family, which is commonly known as the palm family. It is indigenous to the Northeast region of Brazil, where it is part of the local flora. The species was formally described in 2000 by Noblick ex A.J.Hend. As a member of the genus Bactris, it shares characteristics typical of this group, which includes spiny or bristly features in many species. Its distribution is primarily within Brazil, and it is part of the broader global distribution of palm species.