Geonoma macrostachys
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A small palm. It grows about 1.3 m tall. The stem is 2 cm across. There can be several in a cluster. There are about 9 leaves on each stem. The sheath is 13 cm long. The leaf stem can be 46 cm long. The fruit are about 9 cm long by 6 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests between 75-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Shinibi