Prefers tropical and subtropical climates with moderate to high humidity. Thrives in low-lying areas and can tolerate a wide range of altitudes.
Common Name: "Tucumã"
Astrocaryum aculeatus, also known as the Tucumã palm, is a plant with a spiny trunk and prickly foliage, making it an effective natural fence barrier. It is notable for its edible kernel found in its seeds.
Astrocaryum aculeatus
Brazil
- The Astrocaryum aculeatus is also known as the Tucuma palm. - It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. - The palm tree can reach a height of up to 20 meters. - The fruits of the Astrocaryum aculeatus are round and covered in spines. - The seeds of this palm tree have a delicious edible kernel. - The leaves of the Tucuma palm are large and pinnate. - It is commonly used for its spiny trunk and prickly foliage as an effective fence barrier. - The Astrocaryum aculeatus belongs to the Arecaceae family.
Sandy, well-drained soil
Spiny trunk and prickly foliage - effective fence barrier; seed has edible kernel.