Bactris glandulosa
Oerst.
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Description
A palm. It grows 3.5-5 m tall. The trunk is 1.2-4 cm wide. It has spines. The leaves are 0.8-1.5 m long. The fruit are about 1 cm across.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Synonyms
Bactris alleniana L. H. BaileyBactris bifida Oerst.Bactris fusca Oerst.Bactris macrotricha BurretBactris oerstediana Trail
References (3)
- 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.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
