Ariri
Syagrus vagans

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

It is a shrubby palm with underground stems forming clumps. It is 1.2-2.2 m tall. There are 10-30 leaves and these have leaflets along the stalk. The leaves stick upwards and there are 10-30 leaflets. The flowering stalks come from within the leaves. The juicy pulp of the fruit separate from the hard seed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the arid scrubland in Brazil at altitudes above 250 m.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The flesh of the fruit is eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed and from root cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Licrui-roba-das-caatingas, Licurioba, Licuriroba, Pindoba

Synonyms

Cocos vagans Bondar;