Syagrus picrophylla
Barb.Rodr.
Lent coconut
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSyagrus picrophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found only in Brazil.
Description
A tropical palm in the Arecaceae family, Lent coconut is cultivated for its edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Cocos catechucarpa barb.Rodr.Cocos picrophylla (Barb.Rodr.) Barb.Rodr.Syagrus catechucarpa (Barb.Rodr.) Becc.
Also Known As
Babao, Catole, Coco-amargoso, Coco-babao, Licuri, Pati
References (1)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 843
