Awant'
Astrocaryum urostachys
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm.
There are about 40-50 Astrocaryum species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten raw.
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Palm heart, seeds, cabbage, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Awan, Chuchana, Ettso, Huicongo, Icaba, Ramos, Ramus, Sira, Tailspickled astrocaryum, Usagua, Ushawa
Synonyms
Astrocaryum cuatrecasasianum Dugand; Astrocaryum murumuru var. urostachys (Burret) A. J. Hend.;