Undulate shadow palm
Geonoma undata

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Belize, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles, Martinique, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Palm heart, cabbage

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cana brava, Chalare, Chontillo, Coco macaque, Colapato, Hoja ancha, Micana, Rabo de gallo

Synonyms

Geonoma dussiana Becc.; Geonoma helminthoclada Burret; Geonoma hodgeorum L.H.Bailey; Geonoma macrosiphon Burret; Geonoma margaritoides Engel; Geonoma pachyclada Burret; Geonoma vaga Duss non Griseb. & Wendl.;