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Chamaedorea tepejilote

Authority Liebm. Family Liliopsida:Arecidae:Arecales:Palmae Synonyms Common names caña verde, pacaya, pacaya palm, palmito dulce, tepejilote palm Editor Ecocrop code 4466

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DESCRIPTION: It is a handsome evergreen tree (palm) reaching 2-7 m in height and 1.5-2.5 m in diameter. USE: The male immature inflorescences are edible. It is used as an ornamental palm both indoor and out. GROWING PERIOD: Perennial. COMMON NAMES: Pacaya palm, Tepejilote palm. FURTHER INF: It is native of the area from southern Mexico to Northern Colombia.
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