Palms   Astrocaryum aculeatum

Distribution & Habitat: Widely distributed throughout tropical South America and Trinidad. Description: A tall, solitary, pinnate palm, with long thin leaflets. General: The fruit is used for the production of biodiesel due to its very high oil content. The fruit is also a very good source of Vitamin A. Cultivation: Sunny, moist but well drained postion. Tropical.

Figure 1. A. aculeatum .

Figure 2. A. aculeatum

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Pablo Boni Herrera (Figure 1&2)

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