Bactris barronis
L. H. Bailey
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(c) Jan Meerman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jan Meerman
Description
A tropical palm in the Arecaceae family that produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Panama, South America,
Other Uses
The split stems are used to make floors. The stems are used in the construction of the walls of ranches.
Also Known As
Alar, Chontadurillo
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 56
- 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.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
