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Copernicia prunifera, Carnauba Wax Palm

Copernicia prunifera

Carnauba Wax Palm
Family: Arecaceae / Palmae
Origin: Brazil
Small tree 10-20 ft

Small tree 10-20 ft

Full sun

Moderate water

Ornamental foliage

Palm or palm-like plant

Copernicia prunifera is the source of carnauba wax, which is harvested from the coating on the leaves of the tree.

Similar plants:

Copernicia prunifera, Carnauba Wax Palm

Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/copernicia_prunifera.htm