Attalea amygdalina
COMMON NAME | Táparo, almendrón |
TYPE | Palm |
FAMILY | Arecaceae |
NOTES | Edible kernels having
the nutty flavor of semi-dry coconut meat are produced, palm oil is used in
cooking. A fine, edible oil is obtained from the seeds. This product has not
been exploited commercially for lack of efficient machines to break the hard
endocarp without damaging the seeds. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | S. America - Colombia |
NATIVE HABITAT | Dry to wet, forested
ravines at elevations from 1,000 - 1,600 metres. Most of former habitats have been
converted to coffee plantations. |
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