Beaucarnea purpusii is a tree in the family Asparagaceae, native to Mexico. It grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Nolinoideae |
| Genus: | Beaucarnea |
| Species: | B. purpusii
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Distribution and habitat
editBeaucarnea purpusii is endemic to Mexico, where it is confined to the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve in Puebla and Oaxaca. Its habitat is in shrubland, at altitudes of 1,700–2,300 m (5,600–7,500 ft).[1]
Conservation
editBeaucarnea purpusii has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is primarily threatened by illegal harvesting for the ornamental plant trade. It is also threatened by conversion of its habitat for agriculture and urban development. Fires in its habitat occur with increasing frequency and intensity.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Martínez Salas, E.; Samain, M.-S.; Fuentes, A.C.D. (2020). "Beaucarnea purpusii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T162240208A162240880. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T162240208A162240880.en.
- ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ "Beaucarnea purpusii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 December 2021.