Dictyocaryum ptarianum
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, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Palm heart, cabbage, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bombona paso, Pona colorada, Puru-yek
Synonyms
Dahlgrenia ptariana Steyerm.; Dictyocaryum ptariense (Steyerm.) H. E. Moore & Steyerm.;