The Parajubaea torallyi (janchicoco) thrives in the ravines of sandstone mountains in central and southern Bolivia. It prefers a climate with long periods of drought, enduring up to 10 months without rainfall. This species is well-adapted to arid conditions. It is typically found at varying altitudes within its native habitat.
Janchicoco
Parajubaea torallyi, also known as janchicoco, is a plant native to the ravines of sandstone mountains in central and southern Bolivia. It is highly adaptable to drought conditions and is considered an endangered species. The plant produces edible nuts with sweet flesh and oil, and its frond fiber is used for various purposes such as weaving ropes and baskets. Additionally, the leaf midrib is utilized as a fuel source, while the leaf stalk is employed in construction.
Parajubaea torallyi
Bolivia
- This plant is also known as "Janchicoco". - Parajubaea torallyi is native to the ravines of sandstone mountains in central and southern Bolivia. - It is well-adapted to drought conditions, as the area it inhabits receives no rain for 10 months of the year. - The plant is currently classified as an endangered species. - The nuts of Parajubaea torallyi are edible, sweet, and fleshy. They also contain edible oil. - The frond fiber of the plant is used to make various items such as rope, baskets, mats, and saddles. - The leaf midrib is used as a source of fuel. - The leaf stalk is utilized in construction.
Sandy, well-drained soil.
Native to the ravines of sandstone mountains in central and southern Bolivia. This area sees no rain for 10 months of the year so the plant is very drought hardy. It is now considered to be an endangered species.
The nuts are edible, sweet and fleshy. They contain edible oil. The frond fibre is woven into rope, baskets, mats and saddles. The leaf midrib is used for fuel and the leaf stalk is used for is used for construction.