Coast palm, Coco da praia
Allagoptera maritimum
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A small clumping palm. The fruit are oval. They are yellow.
There are 4 Allagoptera species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, palm heart, cabbage
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Diplothemium maritimum Mart.; Probably Allagoptera arenaria;