Attalea gomphococca

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm. The leaves are 10 m long. The bases of the leaves remain attached to the trunk. The flowering stalk is large and drooping. The fruit are 6 cm long.

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.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nuts - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Probably Attalea butyracea;