Chelyocarpus chuco

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit is fermented to make an alcoholic drink. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Caranai, Carnaubinha, Cawanaro, Chuco, Hoja redonda, Hoja rodonda

Synonyms

Acanthorrhiza chuco (Mart.) Drude; Tessmanniodoxa chuco (Mart.) Burret; Tessmanniophoenix chuco (Mart.) Burret; Thrinax chuco Mart.; Trithrinax chuco (Mart.) Walp.;