Astrocaryum faranae

Astrocaryum faranae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Astrocaryum
Species: A. faranae
Binomial name
Astrocaryum faranae
F.Kahn. & E.Ferreira

Astrocaryum faranae is a palm native to Amazon Rainforest vegetation in Brazil. This plant has a commercial value because it has oil seeds which may be used to make cosmetics.

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