Beaucarnea sanctomariana
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| Beaucarnea sanctomariana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Convallarioideae |
| Genus: | Beaucarnea |
| Species: | B. sanctomariana |
| Binomial name | |
| Beaucarnea sanctomariana | |
Beaucarnea sanctomariana is a tree in the family Asparagaceae, native to Mexico. The species is named for the town of Santa María Chimalapa in Oaxaca.[3]
Beaucarnea sanctomariana grows up to 7 metres (20 ft) tall. Its conical trunk swells to a base diameter of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). The long, thin leaves measure up to 85 cm (30 in) long. Its inflorescences feature cream-yellow flowers. The ellipsoid to roundish fruits measure up to 0.8 cm (0.3 in) long.[3]