Manicaria saccifera (temiche palm, guagara, monkey cap palm)

Prefers tropical rainforest climates and thrives in swampy sites. Found in South America. Grows at various altitudes.

Common name: Monkey cap palm

Manicaria saccifera, also known as temiche palm, guagara, or monkey cap palm, is a unique plant found in the tropical rainforests and swampy sites of South America. It is valued for its edible fruit, versatile trunk starch, and large leaves that are used for thatching, making sails, and crafting baskets. The plant's natural sacs formed by its leaves and the spathe can be utilized for various purposes, including cloth production. It is primarily a local resource, serving as a source of emergency food and a solitary feather palm in semi-wild or wild environments.

Manicaria saccifera

Brazil

Habitat: Manicaria saccifera is native to the tropical rainforests and swampy sites of South America. Uses: The fruit of this palm is edible, and the trunk can be a source of starch, yielding approximately 3 kg per tree. The leaves of Manicaria saccifera are large and can be used for thatching, making sails, and crafting baskets. They have a depth of 60-90 cm and naturally form sacs. The spathe of the plant can be used for cloth production. This palm is primarily utilized for local purposes, and the starch can be consumed as emergency food. Manicaria saccifera is a solitary feather palm that can be found in semi-wild or wild conditions. Grouping: Manicaria saccifera falls under the category of "Other utility" plants.

Temiche palm prefers tropical rainforest and swampy sites in South America.