licuri palm
Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc.
Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc., known as licuri palm, is a species native to eastern Brazil, occurring from Pernambuco through Bahia to Minas Gerais. It is a member of the Arecaceae family and has a lifespan of 30–150 years, though most individuals live 8–10 years. The palm contributes to the diets of animals in tropical seasonally dry forests.
Description
Syagrus coronata is a palm tree native to eastern Brazil, found in the states of Pernambuco, Bahia, and Minas Gerais. It is part of the Arecaceae family and is commonly referred to as licuri palm. The species typically lives for 8–10 years, though it can survive up to 150 years. It is an important food source for animals in tropical seasonally dry forest ecosystems.
Other common names
licuri palmouricury palm
Distribution
BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast
Synonyms
Syagrus quinquefariaSyagrus treubianaCalappa coronataArecastrum romanzoffianum var. ensifoliumCocos botryophora var. ensifoliaSyagrus coronata var. todariCocos coronata var. todariCocos coronataCocos quinquefariaGlaziova treubiana
