Salvadorian rock palm
Brahea salvadorensis
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. The leaves have leaflets spread out like fingers on a hand.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It needs a sunny, well drained position.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Acoelorraphe salvadorensis (H. Wendl. ex Becc.) Bartlet; Erythea salvadorensis (Wendl. ex Becc.) H. E. Moore;