Aiphanes ulei
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAiphanes ulei is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found in Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.
Description
A palm. It grows 6 m tall. It is spiny. The spines and black and can be 7 cm long. There are 6-15 leaves. These are erect and arch over. The sheath is 20-35 cm long. The leaf stalk is 60-180 cm long. There are 9-14 leaflets on each side. The fruit are round and 7 mm across.
Edible Uses
The fruit, seeds, and palm heart are edible, as is the cabbage (terminal bud).
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet rainfall areas.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kasha kaspi taraputu, Urpi chunta
References (3)
- Marcia, M. J., et al, 2011, Palm Uses in Northwestern South America: A Quantitative Review. Bot. Rev. (2011) 77:462-570
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 193
