Aiphanes tricuspidata
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It has a single stem. It grows 4.5 m tall. It is 3-6 cm across. There are 8-10 leaves. The sheath is 23-37 cm long. The leaf stalk is 74-120 cm long and there are 11-14 leaflets on each side.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Cabbage, palm heart
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jelen nede, Pichoa, Pumbuna palma picada, Toquilla