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açaizeiro

Euterpe oleracea

Least Concern

About

The Assai palm (Euterpe oleracea) is a species in the genus Euterpe. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Arecales (Arecales)
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Euterpe
Species
Euterpe oleracea (açaizeiro)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palmiche
French pinot
German Kohlpalme
Portuguese açaizeiro

Similar Species in Euterpe

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açaí
Euterpe precatoria
Least Concern
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ensarova
Euterpe edulis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of açaizeiro?
The scientific name of açaizeiro is Euterpe oleracea. It belongs to the genus Euterpe.
What is the conservation status of açaizeiro?
açaizeiro (Euterpe oleracea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does açaizeiro live?
açaizeiro is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does açaizeiro belong to?
açaizeiro (Euterpe oleracea) belongs to the genus Euterpe, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
Is açaizeiro endangered?
No, açaizeiro (Euterpe oleracea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does açaizeiro belong to?
açaizeiro (Euterpe oleracea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of açaizeiro?
The closest relatives of açaizeiro in the genus Euterpe include açaí, ensarova.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Euterpe — 3 Species

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açaí
Euterpe precatoria
LC
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açaizeiro
Euterpe oleracea
LC
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ensarova
Euterpe edulis
NE
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