The climate and altitude preferences of Iriartea ventricosa include tropical and subtropical regions with high humidity and moderate to high rainfall. It thrives in areas with elevations ranging from sea level to around 500 meters above sea level.
Barriguda
Iriartea ventricosa, also known as palmeira, paxiuba, or barriguda, is a palm tree found in Guiana and Brazil. It is primarily cultivated for its heart-of-palm vegetable crop. The flowers of this plant are burned, and the resulting ash is used as a salt substitute.
Iriartea ventricosa
Brazil
- The Iriartea ventricosa is also known as "palmeira," "paxiuba," or "barriguda." - It belongs to the grouping of other utility plants. - This plant is found in Guiana and Brazil. - In Brazil, the heart-of-palm vegetable crop is often obtained from thinnings. - The flowers of this plant are burnt, and the resulting ash is used as a salt substitute.
- Well-drained soil - Rich in organic matter - Moist soil
Guiana - Brazil, Heart-of-palm vegetable crop often taken from thinnings. Flowers are burnt and the ash used as salt substitute.