Chelyocarpus dianeurus

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Chelyocarpus dianeurus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Chelyocarpus
Species:
C. dianeurus
Binomial name
Chelyocarpus dianeurus

Chelyocarpus dianeurus is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. 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. Leaf sheath fibre is used locally for pillow stuffing.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lopez-Gallego, C.; Morales M, P. (2020). "Chelyocarpus dianeurus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T38471A182976334. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T38471A182976334.es. Retrieved 17 November 2021.