jacitara

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Arecales (Arecales)

Family

Arecaceae

Genus

Desmoncus

Species

Desmoncus polyacanthos (jacitara)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese jacitara

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of jacitara?

The scientific name of jacitara is Desmoncus polyacanthos. It belongs to the genus Desmoncus.

Where does jacitara live?

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

What family does jacitara belong to?

jacitara (Desmoncus polyacanthos) belongs to the genus Desmoncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does jacitara belong to?

jacitara (Desmoncus polyacanthos) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).