Euterpe catinga var. roraimae
(Dammer) A. J. Hend. & Galeano
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEuterpe catinga is a palm species in the genus Euterpe. It is found in forests of a dry, sandy soil and very peculiar vegetation, known as catinga forests or Campinarana in northern South America (Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil). Two varieties are recognized: Euterpe catinga var. catinga - Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, northern Brazil Euterpe catinga var. roraimae (Dammer) A.J.Hend. & Galeano - Guyana, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil
Description
Euterpe catinga var. roraimae is a tropical palm tree in the Arecaceae family.
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Edible Uses
Both the fruit and palm heart are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Manaca
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 246
