Chelyocarpus | |
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Chelyocarpus ulei | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Arecales |
Family: | Arecaceae |
Subfamily: | Coryphoideae |
Tribe: | Cryosophileae |
Genus: | Chelyocarpus Dammer |
Type species | |
Chelyocarpus ulei | |
Species | |
Chelyocarpus chuco (Mart.) H.E.Moore | |
Synonyms[1] | |
Tessmanniophoenix Burret |
Chelyocarpus is a genus of small to medium-sized fan palms which are native to northwestern South America. Some are upright trees, while others creep along the ground. Species are used for thatch, to weave hats, stuff pillows and as a source of salt.