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Phytelephas tumacana

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Arecaceae

Scientific name
  
Phytelephas tumacana

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Arecales

Genus
  
Phytelephas

Higher classification
  
Phytelephas

Similar
  
Phytelephas, Palm trees, Cyphophoenix elegans, Chambeyronia lepidota

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.

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Phytelephas tumacana Wikipedia