Copernicia prunifera (Carnauba Wax Palm)

Copernicia prunifera (Carnauba Wax Palm) with a tan trunk and textured brown bark plant

Botanical name: Copernicia prunifera

Common name: Carnauba Wax Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Brazil

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliagePalm 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)


Copernicia prunifera (Carnauba Wax Palm) with green fan leaves on a tall textured tree


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