Pholidostachys dactyloides
H. E. Moore
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Description
A tropical palm in the family Arecaceae.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, Ecuador, South America,
Other Uses
The leaves are used as thatch. They are said to be durable.
Synonyms
Calyptrogyne dactyloides (H. E. Moore) de Boer
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
