Bactris riparia
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A tall palm. The trunks are grey. It can form large clumps. The fronds are light green. The fruit are green and turn purple when ripe.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows along the edges of rivers and lakes. It is common along black water rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are occasionally used for juice.
Edible parts
Fruit, palm heart
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chonta durillo, Chontilla del rio, Mahuaso hui, Nan-gemowe, Pai ene, Seohui, Tucum-guacu, Tucum-vermelho
Synonyms
Bactris inundata Mart.; Bactris littoralis Barb.Rodr.; Bactris longifrons Mart.;