Bactris pilosa
H. Karst.
Pilose spinyclubpalm
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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
Andes, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Bactris granatensis (H. Karst.) H. Wendl.Bactris hirsuta BurretGuilielma granatensis H. Karst.
Also Known As
Lata blanca
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 57
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 31
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
