beach palm

About

The Beach palm (Bactris major) is a species in the genus Bactris. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Taiwan.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Arecales (Arecales)

Family

Arecaceae

Genus

Bactris

Species

Bactris major (beach palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bordón

French zagrinette

Portuguese marajá

Similar Species in Bactris

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peach palm

Bactris gasipaes

Vulnerable

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Prickly Pole

Bactris jamaicana

Vulnerable

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Tobago cane

Bactris guineensis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of beach palm?

The scientific name of beach palm is Bactris major. It belongs to the genus Bactris.

What is the conservation status of beach palm?

beach palm (Bactris major) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does beach palm live?

beach palm is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Taiwan.

What family does beach palm belong to?

beach palm (Bactris major) belongs to the genus Bactris, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is beach palm endangered?

No, beach palm (Bactris major) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does beach palm belong to?

beach palm (Bactris major) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of beach palm?

The closest relatives of beach palm in the genus Bactris include peach palm, Prickly Pole, Tobago cane.