Chrysalidocarpus spp.
Arecaceae Edible: Cabbage, Palm heart
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Description
A tropical palm in the family Arecaceae, of which about 20 species exist (now mostly classified under Dypsis).
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Edible Uses
The palm heart is harvested as food, similar to cabbage.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Australia, East Africa, Madagascar,
Notes
There are about 20 Chrysalidocarpus species.
Synonyms
See Dypsis
References (6)
- Balick, M.J. and Beck, H.T., (Ed.), 1990, Useful palms of the World. A Synoptic Bibliography. Colombia p 121
- Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 254
- Gibbons, M., 1993, Palms. Compact study Guide and Identifier. Sandstone. p 33
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 66
- Jones, D.L., 2000, Palms of Australia 3rd edition. Reed/New Holland. p 145
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- Lord, E.E., & Willis, J.H., 1999, Shrubs and Trees for Australian gardens. Lothian. p 94
