| Phytelephas aequatorialis | |
|---|---|
| |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Phytelephas |
| Species: | P. aequatorialis
|
| Binomial name | |
| Phytelephas aequatorialis | |
The palm tree Phytelephas aequatorialis, commonly known as Ecuadorian ivory palm, is the main source of Ecuadorean vegetable ivory or tagua, a botanical alternative to ivory. It is found in the tropical rainforests of the western Andean slopes of Ecuador. It has a woody trunk which can grow to 20 m in height and very long pinnate leaves.
- ^ Montúfar, R.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Phytelephas aequatorialis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43981A10836113. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43981A10836113.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.