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mexikanische Bergpalme

Chamaedorea elegans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Spain), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pacaya
German mexikanische Bergpalme
Portuguese palmeira-bambu

Similar Species in Chamaedorea

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Seifriz-Bergpalme
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Least Concern
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Cascade Palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
Least Concern
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Pflanzen
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Flowering Plants
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Monocots
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Palmenartige
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Arecaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mexikanische Bergpalme?
The scientific name of mexikanische Bergpalme is Chamaedorea elegans. It belongs to the genus Chamaedorea.
Where does mexikanische Bergpalme live?
mexikanische Bergpalme is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Spain), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan.
What family does mexikanische Bergpalme belong to?
mexikanische Bergpalme (Chamaedorea elegans) belongs to the genus Chamaedorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
What kingdom does mexikanische Bergpalme belong to?
mexikanische Bergpalme (Chamaedorea elegans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of mexikanische Bergpalme?
The closest relatives of mexikanische Bergpalme in the genus Chamaedorea include Seifriz-Bergpalme, Cascade Palm.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Chamaedorea — 3 Species

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mexikanische Bergpalme
Chamaedorea elegans
NE
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Seifriz-Bergpalme
Chamaedorea seifrizii
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Cascade Palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
LC
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