carnauba palm

About

The Carnauba Palm (Copernicia prunifera) is a species in the genus Copernicia. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Class

Liliopsida (백합강)

Order

Arecales (종려목)

Family

Arecaceae

Genus

Copernicia

Species

Copernicia prunifera (carnauba palm)

Names in Other Languages

French caranda

German Karnaubapalme

Portuguese carnaúba

Similar Species in Copernicia

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Caranday Palm

Copernicia alba

Least Concern

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Cubam palm

Copernicia hospita

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of carnauba palm?

The scientific name of carnauba palm is Copernicia prunifera. It belongs to the genus Copernicia.

Where does carnauba palm live?

carnauba palm is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does carnauba palm belong to?

carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera) belongs to the genus Copernicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does carnauba palm belong to?

carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of carnauba palm?

The closest relatives of carnauba palm in the genus Copernicia include Caranday Palm, Cubam palm.