Bactris turbinocarpa
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Bactris |
| Species: | B. turbinocarpa |
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Bactris turbinocarpa is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a shrub or palm tree with spiny stems, six to thirteen leaves, and purplish fruits. The species is native to Suriname and Brazil.
Bactris turbinocarpa was described in 1875. The IUCN lists it as of Least Concern, although no specimens have been collected since the 1960s.
Taxonomy
The species was described by João Barbosa Rodrigues in 1875.[3]
Distribution
Bactris turbinocarpa is native to the wet tropical biome of Suriname and Brazil (Pará).[2] Its extent of occurrence is around 3,441 square kilometres (1,329 sq mi). The species grows in the Guianan moist forests and Uatuma–Trombetas moist forests, at elevations of up to 100 metres (330 ft).[1]
Description
Bactris turbinocarpa is a shrub[2] or palm tree.[4] The stems are 1–1.7 metres (3.3–5.6 ft) high, 2–2.5 centimetres (0.79–0.98 in) wide, and spiny.[5]
The plant has six to thirteen leaves. The leaves are linear-lanceolate, and have fifteen to twenty-two regularly arranged pinnae on each side. The leaves have scattered black spines up to 9 centimetres (3.5 in) long. The leaf stem is 50–57 centimetres (20–22 in) long.[5]
The flower stems are 22–30 centimetres (8.7–11.8 in) long, and curved.[5]
The fruits are purplish,[4] obovoid, 2.5–3.5 centimetres (0.98–1.38 in) long, and 1.5–2 centimetres (0.59–0.79 in) wide, and covered in short spines. The mesocarp is juicy, and the endocarp is turbinate.[5]
Conservation
In 2009, the IUCN assessed Bactris turbinocarpa as of Least Concern. The species was previously assessed as Vulnerable in Suriname, and as Endangered in Brazil. No specimens have been collected since the 1960s. The species' habitat is relatively intact, and includes the Central Suriname Nature Reserve and the Rio Trombetas Biological Reserve.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Loftus, C. (2013). "Bactris turbinocarpa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T44392706A44458765. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T44392706A44458765.en. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
- 1 2 3 "Bactris turbinocarpa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
- ↑ "Bactris turbinocarpa Barb.Rodr". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- 1 2 "Bactris turbinocarpa Barb.Rodr". Reflora.jbrj.gov.br. Flore e Funga do Brasil. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Bactris turbinocarpa Barb.Rodr". WorldFloraOnline.org. World Flora Online. Retrieved 15 July 2026.