Asterogyne spicata
(H. E. Moore) Wess.
Arecaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAsterogyne spicata is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found only in Venezuela. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A palm. It has a single trunk. It grows 2-4 m high. The leaves are erect and deep green above but silvery green underneath. The flower spike are erect. The flowers have a scent. The fruit are edible.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten fresh.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 600-1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
South America, Venezuela,
Other Uses
The leaves are used for thatching.
Synonyms
Aristeyera spicata H. E. Moore
References (3)
- Global Plants JSTOR
- NYBG herbarium "edible" (As Aristeyera spicata)
- Stauffer, et al, Asterogyne (Arecaceae), Brittonia, Vol. 55, p 351
