Prefers a tropical rainforest climate in South America, ranging from the tropical region to subtropics. Thrives at altitudes up to 1000 meters.
Palmito
Euterpe edulis, commonly known as palmito branco or jucara, is a solitary feather palm native to South America. It grows in tropical rainforests and subtropical regions up to 1000 meters. The plant is valued for its edible heart, which is harvested as a vegetable crop, and it is also known for its cellulose production. While there is limited cultivation, the heart of this palm is exported.
Euterpe edulis
Brazil
Other Information: - Euterpe edulis is also known as palmito branco and jucara. - It belongs to the grouping of other utility plants. - This plant is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests, extending into subtropical regions, up to an altitude of 1000 meters. - The edible heart of the tree weighs approximately 1 kg and is often harvested as a vegetable crop known as heart-of-palm. - The plant is primarily cultivated for its heart, which is exported. - Euterpe edulis is a solitary feather palm and is not genetically improved.
- Well-drained soil - Moist soil - Rich soil
S. America: tropical rainforest into subtropics, to 1000 m. Edible heart (1 kg/tree); heart - of -palm vegetable crop often taken from thinnings; cellulose. Limited cultivation; heart exported; solitary feather palm. Unimproved.