Aiphanes hirsuta
Burret
Hairy ruffle palm
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAiphanes hirsuta is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama. Four subspecies are recognized: Aiphanes hirsuta subsp. fosteriorum (H.E.Moore) Borchs. & R.Bernal - Colombia, Ecuador Aiphanes hirsuta subsp. hirsuta - Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica Aiphanes hirsuta subsp. intermedia Borchs. & R.Bernal - Colombia Aiphanes hirsuta subsp. kalbreyeri (Burret) Borchs. & R.Bernal - Colombia
Description
A palm in the Arecaceae family found in tropical regions, bearing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chascaraza
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 18
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
