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Ceroxylon amazonicum

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Ceroxylon amazonicum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: 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

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  1. ^ a b Montúfar, R.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Ceroxylon amazonicum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43977A10846548. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43977A10846548.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.