Astrocaryum aculeatissimum
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| Astrocaryum aculeatissimum (Schott) Burret |
Astrocaryum aculeatissimum (syn. Astrocaryum ayri Mart., Toxophoenix aculeatissima Schott) is a palm native to Atlantic Coast restingas vegetation which is an ecosystem of Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. This plant has a commercial value because it has useful fibers which may be used to make prodution of brooms. In addition, it is also used as a medicinal plant.
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- (Portuguese) Astrocaryum aculeatissimum photos
