Bactris barronis

L. H. Bailey

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is eaten.

It is a tropical plant.

Central America, Colombia, Panama, South America,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Belize, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, El Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela

A tropical palm in the Arecaceae family that produces edible fruit.

The split stems are used to make floors. The stems are used in the construction of the walls of ranches.

Names & Synonyms

Alar, Chontadurillo

References (4)

Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 56
Marcia, M. J., et al, 2011, Palm Uses in Northwestern South America: A Quantitative Review. Bot. Rev. (2011) 77:462-570
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