Bactris maraja var. maraja

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm. The fronds have 22 pinnae on each side. The fruit are 1.7 cm across. They are broadly oval.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mombaca

Synonyms

Bactris monticola Barb.Rodr.; and many others