Ceroxylon amazonicum
| Ceroxylon amazonicum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Ceroxylon |
| Species: | C. amazonicum |
| Binomial name | |
| Ceroxylon amazonicum Galeano | |
Ceroxylon amazonicum is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to Ecuador. There are only four known populations. The species is threatened by deforestation.[1]
References
- ↑ Montúfar, R. & Pitman, N. 2003. Ceroxylon amazonicum. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 08 September 2015.
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