Macoupo blanc, Palhera
Attalea attaleoides

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm. It has a short stem and it is underground. There are 8-11 leaves in a ring. The leaflets are arranged in a regular fashion. The flowers are on a short stalk and point upwards amongst the leaves. The fruit have 2 or 3 seeds. They are oval and 4.5-5.5 cm long by 2-2.5 cm wide. They are brown.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow up to 750 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Attalea transitiva Barb.Rodr.; Englerophoenix attaleoides (Barb.Rodr.) Barb.Rodr.; Maximiliana attaleoides Barb.Rodr.;