Beaucarnea goldmanii is a tree in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico and northern Central America.
| Beaucarnea goldmanii | |
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| In Chiapas | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Nolinoideae |
| Genus: | Beaucarnea |
| Species: | B. goldmanii
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| Binomial name | |
| Beaucarnea goldmanii | |
Description
editBeaucarnea goldmanii grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall.[1] The base of the trunk is swollen. Its bark is furrowed. The slender leaves measure up to 90 cm (40 in) long.[4]
Distribution and habitat
editBeaucarnea goldmanii is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. In Mexico, the species is confined to Chiapas. Its habitat is in deciduous tropical forests, at altitudes of 400–1,400 m (1,300–4,600 ft).[1]
Conservation
editBeaucarnea goldmanii has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by agriculture, including damage to young trees from cattle. It is also threatened by illegal harvesting for the ornamental plant trade. The species' range includes Sumidero Canyon in Chiapas, part of a national park where the species is afforded a level of protection.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Fuentes, A.C.D.; Martínez Salas, E.; Samain, M.-S. (2020). "Beaucarnea goldmanii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T162240304A162240885. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T162240304A162240885.en.
- ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ "Beaucarnea goldmanii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ Standley, Paul Carpenter (1920). Trees and Shrubs of Mexico. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 98. ISBN 9780598408594.