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The genus parajubaea (Palmae)

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The history of the genus Parajubaea is summarized. A description of the genus is given, followed by a key to, and descriptions of both species. The origin of the cultivated P. cocoides is discussed.

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  1. Herbario Nacional de Bolivia, Casilla 10077, La Paz, Bolivia

    Mónica Moraes R.

  2. New York Botanical Garden, 10458-5126, Bronx, NY

    Andrew Henderson

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Mónica, M.R., Henderson, A. The genus parajubaea (Palmae). Brittonia 42, 92–99 (1990). https://doi.org/10.2307/2807619

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