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Bogor Botanical Garden, Bogor, Indonesia, 60 km south of Jakarta. Photo by Justin, edric.

Attalea microcarpa
Brazil. Photo by gammelo, edric.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Attalea Species: microcarpa
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Coco-curuá (Brazil-Port.), Catarina, Mavaco (Spanish), Mountain Maripa.

Habitat and Distribution

Brazil North, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Description

Culture

Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b.

Comments and Curiosities

Uses: Construction - The leaves are used in permanent and temporary ceilings, and thatch for roofs. Food - The fruits are edible.

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• Pronunciation Key

References

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

Special thanks to Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.

Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.