Syagrus coronata (ouricuri palm, nicuri, licuri palm)

The Syagrus coronata prefers a tropical climate and can thrive in diverse altitudes, ranging from tropical dry forests to savannas.

Ouricuri palm

The Syagrus coronata, also known as ouricuri palm, nicuri, or licuri palm, is a solitary feather palm native to Brazil. It grows in tropical dry forests to savannas and has various uses. The fruit's pulp is edible, and oil extracted from its seeds is used in the production of margarine. Additionally, the wax from its leaves is exported and can serve as a substitute for carnauba wax. The stem pith of the plant is even used to make a type of bread.

Syagrus coronata

Brazil

- The Syagrus coronata is commonly known as the ouricuri palm, nicuri, or licuri palm. - It belongs to the grouping of other utility plants. - It is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical dry forests and savannas. - The pulp of the fruit is edible, and the seeds are used to produce edible oil for manufacturing margarine. - The leaves of the Syagrus coronata produce wax. - Limited cultivation of this palm species is practiced in Brazil, and the oil and wax are exported. - The wax from the Syagrus coronata can be used as a substitute for carnauba wax. - It is a solitary feather palm, meaning it grows as a single trunk without branching. - The stem pith of this palm is used to make bread. - The Syagrus coronata is considered unimproved.

Tropical dry forest to savanna.