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Leopolinia piassaba (piassaba, piacava, para piassaba)

Climate

The Leopolinia piassaba thrives in the tropical rainforest of South America, particularly in areas that are prone to flooding. It is adapted to a range of altitudes.

Common Name

Piassaba

Description

Leopolinia piassaba, also known as piassaba, piacava, or para piassaba, is a solitary feather palm found in the tropical rainforests of South America. It has edible fruit and its leaves are used for thatch, while the leaf base provides fiber. The plant is semi-wild or wild and is valued for its fiber, which is exported, and its local fruit production.

Genus
Grouping
Other utility
Latin Name

Leopolinia piassaba

Origin

Brazil

Other Relevant Information

- This plant is native to South America. - It is commonly found in tropical rainforests and areas prone to flooding. - The fruit of this plant is edible. - The plant's leaf base is used for fiber production. - The leaves of this plant are commonly used for thatching. - The fiber produced from this plant is exported. - The fruit is primarily consumed locally. - Leopolinia piassaba is a solitary feather palm. - It is considered semi-wild or wild. Please note that this information is in addition to the details provided in the description.

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

Tropical rainforest, sites subject to flooding.

Specific species
Uses
Suitability to cool temperate climate

S. America: tropical rainforest, sites subject to flooding. Edible fruit; leaf base for fibre; leaves for thatch. Fibre exported; fruit local product; solitary feather palm. Semi - wild / wild.