Desmoncus giganteus
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It grows 22 m tall. The stems are 4-5 cm across. The leaves are 1-2 m long. They have spines. There are 10 leaflets on each side. The fruit are 4 cm long by 2 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowland rainforest between 150-440 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Makaya, Odokame, Supay chunta, Yeyedokame