Bactris hirta
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Description
A tropical palm tree in the Arecaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America,
Other Uses
A fibre is obtained from the leaves. Of poor quality.
Synonyms
Amylocarpus ericetinus (Barb.Rodr.) Barb.Rodr.Bactris ericetina Barb.Rodr.and others
Also Known As
Chontaduro de monte
References (4)
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 31
- 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.
