Yassmann attalea
Attalea tessmannii
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. The trunk is 30 m tall and 30-46 cm wide. There are about 12 large leaves in the crown. The leaves are 11.5 m long. The fruit are 12 cm long and 6 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Panama, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, fruit, palm heart
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chonta, Cocao, Conta, Katirna, Shapaja