Phytelephas schottii

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It can grow up to 1,000-1,200 m above sea level. It grows in shady areas with rainfall up to 2,500 mm a year.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nut, palm hearts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Phytelephas macrocarpa subsp. schottii (H. Wendl.) Barfod;