Shebon
Attalea bassleriana
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It grows 12 m tall. The trunk is 40 cm across. The fruit are large headed clusters.
There are 28 Scheelea species. Mostly now Attalea.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It suits climate zone 10b.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are edible.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, palm heart
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Shevao
Synonyms
Scheelea bassleriana Burret;