Arecaceae · Copernicia

Carnauba Palm

Copernicia prunifera

Also known asCarnauba Wax Palm Paraguay Palm

Distinctive fan palm native to northeastern Brazil and Paraguay. The only palm that produces carnauba wax.

Overview

Carnauba Palm photo 1

Key facts

Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Copernicia
Native range
2 countries
Confused with
0 plants
Appears in
0 guide items

Distribution

2 countries

  • BR
  • PY

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