aricuri

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

Attalea

Species

Attalea phalerata (aricuri)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Motacú

Portuguese aricuri

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Babassu

Attalea speciosa

Least Concern

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inajá

Attalea maripa

Least Concern

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jací

Attalea butyracea

Least Concern

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painha

Attalea eichleri

Least Concern

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piassava

Attalea funifera

Least Concern

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carossier palm

Attalea crassispatha

Critically Endangered

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cohune palm

Attalea cohune

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of aricuri?

The scientific name of aricuri is Attalea phalerata. It belongs to the genus Attalea.

What is the conservation status of aricuri?

aricuri (Attalea phalerata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does aricuri live?

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

What family does aricuri belong to?

aricuri (Attalea phalerata) belongs to the genus Attalea, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is aricuri endangered?

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

What kingdom does aricuri belong to?

aricuri (Attalea phalerata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of aricuri?

The closest relatives of aricuri in the genus Attalea include Babassu, inajá, jací, painha, piassava.