Puerto Rico acrocomia
Acrocomia media
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Puerto Rico, USA, West Indies
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten raw or cooked. An edible oil is obtained from the seed. Starch is obtained from the pith of the trunk.
Edible parts
Seed, oil, fruit, leaves, palm heart, starch
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Corozo