Bactris nancibaensis
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Habitat and Distribution
French Guiana.
Description
Bactris nancibaensis is the species most recently described in this genre in French Guiana (published in 2008). It was discovered by botanist Jean-Jacques GRANVILLE Nancibo the creek, hence the scientific name of this palm. This is a very nice little clustering palm, reaching 2 to 5 m high. Leaves thorny, Its fruits are globular (approx. 1 cm in diameter), with a fibrous flesh and smooth skin black or very dark burgundy. It grows in the woods or on the edge of the woods in swampy areas, in combination with other palms such as Euterpe oleracea and Attalea microcarpa. (ti palm.fr) Editing by edric.
Clustering palm, high 2-5 m high, Diameter of 1 to 1.5 cm. internodes 2-8 cm apart, spines are generally long and flat, 1 to 2.5 cm at each leaf scar. Each stem terminates in 7-12 leaves per crown, 80 to 110 cm long, the sheath is green - lightly tinged. The cylindrical stalk, prickly, channeled adaxially, pinnae 7-35 cm long, erect at the base. (academia.edu)
Culture
Comments and Curiosities
Conservation: This is an extremely rare species, which is known today as only two small areas on which are found in all and for all a few dozen plants. This species is protected by the prefecture. The species Bactris nancibaensis is subject to a high risk of extinction in France in the medium term. The Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Spatial Planning therefore intends to conduct this year, drafting a national action for the species level. To do this, a tender is being launched to prepare the national action for the species level. This plan will aim, in light of threats to the species, to ensure its sustainability by achieving a viable population dynamics. (ti palm.fr)
External Links
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.