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Chamaedorea oreophila

Chamaedorea oreophila Mart.
Chamaedorea oreophila
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Chamaedorea oreophila is a species in the palm family Arecaceae, native to the Gulf and Southwest regions of Mexico. It was first described in 1849 by the botanist Mart.

Description

Chamaedorea oreophila belongs to the genus Chamaedorea within the Arecaceae family, commonly known as the palm family. This species is indigenous to specific regions in Mexico, including the Gulf and Southwest areas. It was formally published in 1849 by the botanist Mart. As a member of the Chamaedorea genus, it is likely a small to medium-sized palm with characteristics typical of the genus, such as clustered growth and feather-like or fan-shaped fronds. The species is part of the diverse palm flora of Mexico, which includes a wide range of ecological and morphological adaptations.

Distribution

Mexico Gulf · Mexico Southwest

Synonyms

Nunnezharia oreophilaStachyophorbe filipesStachyophorbe montanaStachyophorbe oreophilaChamaedorea monostachys

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