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Phytelephas tumacana

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Species of palm

Phytelephas tumacana
Conservation status

Endangered  (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Phytelephas
Species: P. tumacana
Binomial name
Phytelephas tumacana
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Phytelephas tumacana is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to Colombia, where it grows in forests near rivers. It is threatened by the destruction of habitat for agriculture.

References

  1. ^ Bernal, R. (1998). "Phytelephas tumacana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T38638A10141157. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38638A10141157.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.

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Taxon identifiers
Phytelephas tumacana


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