Aiphanes pilaris

Aiphanes pilaris is a plant in the family Arecaceae, native to Colombia.

Aiphanes pilaris
Conservation status
Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Arecales
Family:	Arecaceae
Genus:	Aiphanes
Species:	A. pilaris
Binomial name
Aiphanes pilaris R.Bernal[2]

Description

Aiphanes pilaris grows as a palm tree up to 7 metres (20 ft) tall. The inflorescences feature long stalks and bear lilac flowers. The fruits turn brown when ripe.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

Aiphanes pilaris is endemic to Colombia, where it is known only from Putumayo Department. Its habitat is in highland Andean forests, at elevations above 1,000 m (3,300 ft).^[1]

Conservation

Aiphanes pilaris has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is at risk from the expansion of agriculture for crop and livestock farming. The species is not in present in any protected areas.^[1]