Attalea apoda

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Attalea (at-tahl-EH-ah)
apoda (ah-POH-dah)
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Scientific Classification
Genus: Attalea (at-tahl-EH-ah)
Species:
apoda (ah-POH-dah)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Solitary
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Indaiá palm

Habitat and Distribution

Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central. (S. Minas Gerais to Goiás).
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Found very frequently in the region, especially in the hills, to the sides of Ipaneminha.

Description

Palm Tree medium to large, around 10-20 feet tall. The conformation of the crown is typical, with the leaves turned upward, identifiable from afar. The fruits are hard, six inches. Are susceptible to borers, which hinders germination. Editing by edric.

Culture

Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b

Comments and Curiosities

Phenology: Flowering is not showy, and fruiting occurs at different times, especially late in the year.

Uses: This Attalea is also tapped for sap to make wine. The leaves are used in construction.


External Links

References

Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.

Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.

Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).


Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.

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