Bactris schultesii
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It grows 1.5 m tall. The stem is 1.7 cm across. The fruit are 0.9 cm long by 0.7 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet climates.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Boyegontiwe, Chonta duro de tintin, Dabayowe wengana, Hua'so ene, Uimias
Synonyms
Yuyba schultesii L. H. Bailey;