Mane-velho
Bactris ferruginea
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It grows in tufts and is spiny. It grows 4-9 m tall. The stem is erect. It is 6-10 cm across. It is densely covered with spines. These are 3-8 cm long. The leaves have leaflets along their length There are 33-54 leaflets. They are in groups of 2-6. They occur in more than one plane. The flowering stalk is within the leaves and has many branches and hangs down. The fruit are black when ripe. The pulp is thin and juicy and sweet.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in coastal forests near the Atlantic in Brazil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh.
Fruit are sold in local markets. They are popular.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Coco-de-fuso, Coquino, Mane-veio, Tucum