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Chelyocarpus dianeurus (Chelyocarpus dianeurus)

Description

Chelyocarpus dianeurus is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. The palm tree is endemic to Colombia. It is found in the Pacific lowlands of the country, occurring on well-drained soils. It is a single-stemmed (trunked) palm. ConservationLeaf sheath fibre is used locally for pillow stuffing.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Arecales

            • Family: Arecaceae

              • Genus: Chelyocarpus