Chelyocarpus dianeurus

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Chelyocarpus dianeurus

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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

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.

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