Which country has the most palm species?
Oct 13, 2022
Colombia has the most significant number of tree species than any other country. This tropical country’s extraordinary biodiversity is likely because of its sweet spot presence in the conjunction of North and South America, the Pacific, and the Caribbean, along with varying altitudinal zones.
As a result, in Colombia, you can find the World’s tallest palm species — an Andean wax palm (Ceroxylon quindiuense) that surpasses heights of 50 meters (150 feet) even up to 60 meters (200 feet) rarely, maybe 70 meters (230 feet) maximum. In the Cocora valley, west of Bogota, the montane forests of the Quindio wax palm, as it is known locally, make this place a popular traveler attraction.
