Bactris tomentosa

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Maraja, Palmeira-lu

Synonyms

Bactris arundinacea (Trail) Drude; Bactris arundinacea Trail; Bactris capillacea (Trail) Drude; Bactris capillacea Trail; Bactris capinensis Huber; Bactris eumorpha Trail; Bactris tomentosa subsp. tomentosa; Bactris tomentosa var. tomentosa;