Syagrus campylospatha

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm. It grows 3 m tall. It forms a small cluster of stems. These can be underground or above ground. The stems have a crown of erect leaves 1.5 m long. The fruit are oval and yellow. They are 2 cm long by 1 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open savannah. It is usually on sandy soils at low elevations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Paraguay, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

It is an attractive fruit.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Yatai-mi, Yatay-pequeno

Synonyms

Cocos apaensis Barb.Rodr.; Cocos campylospatha Barb.Rodr.; Cocos hassleriana Barb.Rodr.; Syagrus apaensis (Barb.Rodr.) Becc.; Syagrus hassleriana (Barb.Rodr.) Becc.;