Syagrus orinocensis

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm. It grows 12 m tall. The leaves curve over.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Canary Islands, Colombia, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Calappa orinocensis (Spruce) Kuntze; Cocos orinocensis Spruce; Maximiliana orinocensis (Spruce) Speg.; Syagrus allenii Glassman;