Bactris glandulosa

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm. It grows 3.5-5 m tall. The trunk is 1.2-4 cm wide. It has spines. The leaves are 0.8-1.5 m long. The fruit are about 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bactris alleniana L. H. Bailey; Bactris bifida Oerst.; Bactris fusca Oerst.; Bactris macrotricha Burret; Bactris oerstediana Trail;