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Summary
Taxonomic Note: This genus was formerly classified in the family Palmae. Modern classifications include it within the Arecaceae.
Physical Characteristics
Oenocarpus_distichus is an evergreen Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Oenocarpus discolor Barb.Rodr. Oenocarpus tarampabo Mart.
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw or cooked[416 ]. It has a thin, fleshy pulp[416 ]. A high-calorie beverage is commonly made from the fruit by removing the pulp and then whipping it with water[416 ]. Called 'Bacaba branca', it is highly esteemed locally[46 ]. It can also be fermented into a vinegar[301 ]. The pulp of the fruit contains a clear, yellow, sweet-flavoured oil[314 ]. It can be used as a perfect substitute for olive oil[301 ]. Used in cooking[46 ]. Leaves - cooked[763 ]. The apical bud, often known as a 'palm heart', is eaten as a vegetable[763 ]. Eating this bud leads to the death of the tree because it is unable to make side shoots[K ].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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The oil from the fruit pulp is emollient[739 ].
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Other Uses
The leaves are used for thatching and weaving[317 ].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
A plant of the tropics, it can also be grown in the warm sub-tropics[314 ]. Grows best in a sunny, moist, but well drained position[314 ].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Pataua, Bacaba, White bacaba, Bacaba palm
Native Range
SOUTHERN AMERICA: Brazil (Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia, Tocantins), Bolivia (El Beni, Santa Cruz)
Weed Potential
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None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
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Botanical References
Links / References
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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.
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