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pacaya

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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Guayita de Arroyo
Chamaedorea cataractarum
Least Concern
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Xiat
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Least Concern
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planta
Kingdom
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Flowering Plants
Phylum
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Monocots
Class
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Arecales
Order
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Arecaceae
Family
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Chamaedorea
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pacaya?
The scientific name of pacaya is Chamaedorea elegans. It belongs to the genus Chamaedorea.
Where does pacaya live?
pacaya 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 pacaya belong to?
pacaya (Chamaedorea elegans) belongs to the genus Chamaedorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
What kingdom does pacaya belong to?
pacaya (Chamaedorea elegans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of pacaya?
The closest relatives of pacaya in the genus Chamaedorea include Guayita de Arroyo, Xiat.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Chamaedorea — 3 Species

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Guayita de Arroyo
Chamaedorea cataractarum
LC
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pacaya
Chamaedorea elegans
NE
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Xiat
Chamaedorea seifrizii
LC
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