Ceroxylon
Ceroxylon
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species Arecaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of palms in subfamily Ceroxyloideae known as wax palms, endemic to the Andean cloud forests of South America. Includes the tallest palms in the world, with trunks reaching up to 60 m coated with a characteristic white wax that protects against cold and high-altitude UV radiation.
Distribution Andes of South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia, mainly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, at altitudes of 1000–3500 m.
Conservation Several species Endangered or Vulnerable (IUCN); main threats are felling for Palm Sunday fronds, cattle ranching, and cloud forest loss.
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Ceroxylon alpinum
Andean Wax Palm
Specimen ID RN-CRXY-00001
Origin América del Sur
Type Palm