açaí

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 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 precatoria (açaí)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Asaí

Portuguese açaí

Similar Species in Euterpe

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açaizeiro

Euterpe oleracea

Least Concern

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ensarova

Euterpe edulis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of açaí?

The scientific name of açaí is Euterpe precatoria. It belongs to the genus Euterpe.

What is the conservation status of açaí?

açaí (Euterpe precatoria) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does açaí live?

açaí is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does açaí belong to?

açaí (Euterpe precatoria) belongs to the genus Euterpe, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is açaí endangered?

No, açaí (Euterpe precatoria) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does açaí belong to?

açaí (Euterpe precatoria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of açaí?

The closest relatives of açaí in the genus Euterpe include açaizeiro, ensarova.