Mauritiella macroclada
(Burret) Burret
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A tropical palm (Arecaceae) that produces fruit from which oil is extracted.
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Edible Uses
Oil is extracted from the fruit.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, South America,
Synonyms
Lepidococcus macrocladus (Burret) A. D. HawkesMauritia macroclada BurretMauritia pacifica (Dugand) BalickMauritiella pacifica Dugand
References (2)
- Marcia, M. J., et al, 2011, Palm Uses in Northwestern South America: A Quantitative Review. Bot. Rev. (2011) 77:462-570
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
