Andaia, Insia, Urucuri
Attalea geraensis
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. The stems are short and underground. There are 4-8 leaves. They are spreading. The leaflets are arranged regularly. They spread in the same plane. There are brown scales on the lower surface. The flowering stalks are borne among the leaves. The stalk is short. The male flowers have flattened petals. The fruit have 1-6 seeds. They are oval. The fruit are 5-7 cm long by 3-4.5 cm wide. They are reddish-brown.
There are between (22) 30-71 Attalea species. Some authorities divide them among Attalea, Orbignya, Scheela and Maximiliana.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in dry forest on sandy soils especially near streams.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The seeds can be eaten raw or roasted.
The seeds are occasionally eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Inaja, Pindo