Bactris setulosa is a medium-sized (5–10 m tall, 6–10 cm in diameter) spiny palm which is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname. It is one of the largest species of Bactris and is found at the highest elevations.[1]
Synonyms: Bactris cuvaro H.Karst., Bactris cuesa Crueg. ex Griseb., Bactris falcata J.R.Johnst., Bactris sworderiana Becc., Bactris kalbreyeri Burret, Bactris circularis L.H.Bailey, Bactris bergantina Steyerm.[2]
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