Attalea pindobassu
Bondar
Arecaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Attalea pindobassu is a single-stemmed, evergreen palm growing up to 25 metres tall. The unbranched stem can be 35 - 50cm in diameter; it is topped by a crown of 15 - 25 stiffly erect leaves that can be up to 9 metres long[
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
,
769- Title
- A Taxonomic Treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae (Tribe Cocoeae)
- Publication
- Illinois Biological Monographs 59
- Author
- Glassman S.F.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 0-252-06786-X
- Description
- An in depth treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae. As well as a detailed study of the species, it also mentions various of their uses.
].
The seeds are harvested from the wild for their oil. They are used locally and sometimes sold to local oil mills[
769- Title
- A Taxonomic Treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae (Tribe Cocoeae)
- Publication
- Illinois Biological Monographs 59
- Author
- Glassman S.F.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 0-252-06786-X
- Description
- An in depth treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae. As well as a detailed study of the species, it also mentions various of their uses.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
,
769- Title
- A Taxonomic Treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae (Tribe Cocoeae)
- Publication
- Illinois Biological Monographs 59
- Author
- Glassman S.F.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 0-252-06786-X
- Description
- An in depth treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae. As well as a detailed study of the species, it also mentions various of their uses.
Range
S. America - eastern Brazil.
Habitat
Usually found on the lower, wetter mountain slopes or in wet valleys at elevations of 350 - 900 metres[
769- Title
- A Taxonomic Treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae (Tribe Cocoeae)
- Publication
- Illinois Biological Monographs 59
- Author
- Glassman S.F.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 0-252-06786-X
- Description
- An in depth treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae. As well as a detailed study of the species, it also mentions various of their uses.
]. Seasonal forests on mountain slopes at elevations from 350 - 1,200 metres[
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
].
Properties
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 15.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw[
769- Title
- A Taxonomic Treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae (Tribe Cocoeae)
- Publication
- Illinois Biological Monographs 59
- Author
- Glassman S.F.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 0-252-06786-X
- Description
- An in depth treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae. As well as a detailed study of the species, it also mentions various of their uses.
].
Seed[
769- Title
- A Taxonomic Treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae (Tribe Cocoeae)
- Publication
- Illinois Biological Monographs 59
- Author
- Glassman S.F.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 0-252-06786-X
- Description
- An in depth treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae. As well as a detailed study of the species, it also mentions various of their uses.
].
An edible oil is extracted from the seeds[
769- Title
- A Taxonomic Treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae (Tribe Cocoeae)
- Publication
- Illinois Biological Monographs 59
- Author
- Glassman S.F.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 0-252-06786-X
- Description
- An in depth treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae. As well as a detailed study of the species, it also mentions various of their uses.
].
The palm heart (the inner core and growing bud of the plant) is harvested[
769- Title
- A Taxonomic Treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae (Tribe Cocoeae)
- Publication
- Illinois Biological Monographs 59
- Author
- Glassman S.F.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 0-252-06786-X
- Description
- An in depth treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae. As well as a detailed study of the species, it also mentions various of their uses.
]. It provides a crispy food, rich in nutrients, that can be eaten raw or cooked. Harvesting the heart will lead to the death of the plant since it is unable to produce new shoots[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The leaves are used in dwellings[
769- Title
- A Taxonomic Treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae (Tribe Cocoeae)
- Publication
- Illinois Biological Monographs 59
- Author
- Glassman S.F.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press; Chicago.
- Year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 0-252-06786-X
- Description
- An in depth treatment of the Palm Subtribe Attaleinae. As well as a detailed study of the species, it also mentions various of their uses.
]. The report is not specific - the leaves are probably used as thatch and could also be used in making wall and other parts of the buildings[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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