Bactris bactris - Revision history

P>Pacsoa at 21:21, 21 July 2024

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	by D.H. MAGGS		by D.H. MAGGS
	(Peach Palm)		(Peach Palm)
	~~===~~Botany~~:===~~		Botany
	Peach palm is in the same subfamily as coconut and oil palm. ''Bactris gasipaes'' is the		Peach palm is in the same subfamily as coconut and oil palm. Bactris gasipaes is the
	only species in the genus.		only species in the genus.

	The species is a feather palm, forming a clump of stems by suckering from the base.		The species is a feather palm, forming a clump of stems by suckering from the base.
	It grows up to 20 m high and 15 cm in diameter. Stems are usually heavilly armed with		It grows up to 20 m high and 15 cm in diameter. Stems are usually heavilly armed with
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	2.5 m long: leaflets are dark green, smooth, 50 cm long; leaves are deciduous leaving		2.5 m long: leaflets are dark green, smooth, 50 cm long; leaves are deciduous leaving
	the trunk clean.		the trunk clean.

	Flowers are in spikes produced in axils of the lower leaves: monoecious, the females		Flowers are in spikes produced in axils of the lower leaves: monoecious, the females
	are interspersed among the more numerous males, inflorescences develop into		are interspersed among the more numerous males, inflorescences develop into
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	(endocarp), pulp (mesocarp), skin (pericarp), 2 to 6 cm long: mesocarp orange, rich in		(endocarp), pulp (mesocarp), skin (pericarp), 2 to 6 cm long: mesocarp orange, rich in
	vitamin A, nicotinic acid, very starchy.		vitamin A, nicotinic acid, very starchy.

	The Peach palm is widely distributed throughout tropical America from Colombia to		The Peach palm is widely distributed throughout tropical America from Colombia to
	Costa Rica. It is not known as a wild species in Costa Rica where it is most cultivated.		Costa Rica. It is not known as a wild species in Costa Rica where it is most cultivated.
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	The Peach palm requires a strictly tropical climate with a temperature range of 16 to 25C,		The Peach palm requires a strictly tropical climate with a temperature range of 16 to 25C,
	rainfall up to 2500 mm annually, and an altitude between sea level and 1200 m.		rainfall up to 2500 mm annually, and an altitude between sea level and 1200 m.
			Soil requirements
	~~===~~Soil ~~Requirements:===~~
	Peach palms grow on heavy soils.		Peach palms grow on heavy soils.
			Genetic diversity
	~~===~~Genetic ~~Diversity:===~~
	The species is known to have been in cultivation for more than 500 years and must		The species is known to have been in cultivation for more than 500 years and must
	have been subjected to considerable selection. Numerous varieties are reported but not		have been subjected to considerable selection. Numerous varieties are reported but not
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	texture. Seedlessness and spinelessness are in part heritable. Peach palms could		texture. Seedlessness and spinelessness are in part heritable. Peach palms could
	possibly be hybridized with Bactris spp.		possibly be hybridized with Bactris spp.
			Production season and time of cropping
	~~===~~Production season and time of cropping~~===~~
	In Costa Rica (10N), the palm flowers at the end of the dry season (March). It ripens		In Costa Rica (10N), the palm flowers at the end of the dry season (March). It ripens
	from September on, throughout the wet season. Fruit will hang until March, but it is		from September on, throughout the wet season. Fruit will hang until March, but it is
	difficult on the older tall stems to harvest individual ripe fruits.		difficult on the older tall stems to harvest individual ripe fruits.
			Yield potential
	~~===~~Yield potential~~===~~
	For a well-grown clump the yield potential is:		For a well-grown clump the yield potential is:
	maximum individual bunch weight 12 kg		maximum individual bunch weight 12 kg
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	total annual production 115 kg		total annual production 115 kg
	equivalent orchard yield 23 tonnes per hectare		equivalent orchard yield 23 tonnes per hectare
			Market acceptability
	~~===~~Market acceptability~~===~~
	Its present use in Central America is as a staple food equivalent to a yam or potato. It		Its present use in Central America is as a staple food equivalent to a yam or potato. It
	is sold in the streets as a fast food but there must be reservations as to its acceptance in		is sold in the streets as a fast food but there must be reservations as to its acceptance in
	Australia.		Australia.
			Export potential
	~~===~~Export potential~~===~~
	Export potential of the fruit would be as a canned speciality.		Export potential of the fruit would be as a canned speciality.
			Cultural details
	~~===~~Cultural details~~===~~
	Propagation is by suckers from a mature palm after it has produced four stems.		Propagation is by suckers from a mature palm after it has produced four stems.
	Suckers should have produced roots and be 7 to 8 cm in diameter at the base and 1 to		Suckers should have produced roots and be 7 to 8 cm in diameter at the base and 1 to
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	Seedlings fruit at 8 years old. Removal of spines causes excessive bleeding and is said		Seedlings fruit at 8 years old. Removal of spines causes excessive bleeding and is said
	to weaken the palms.		to weaken the palms.
			Harvesting methods
	~~===~~Harvesting methods~~===~~
	Harvesting is done manually or by gravity. Shaking is also possible.		Harvesting is done manually or by gravity. Shaking is also possible.
			Marketing characteristics
	~~===~~Marketing characteristics~~===~~
	The flesh fruit has several weeks shelf life and this could probably be increased by		The flesh fruit has several weeks shelf life and this could probably be increased by
	appropriate technology. The processed fruit is sold as ready to eat.		appropriate technology. The processed fruit is sold as ready to eat.
			Storage characteristics
	~~===~~Storage characteristics~~===~~
	Fruit last several months on the plant. It can be dried after processing and stored for		Fruit last several months on the plant. It can be dried after processing and stored for
	up to 6 months.		up to 6 months.
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			===External Links:===
			<p>
	[[Category:Bactris\|bactris]]		[[Category:Bactris\|bactris]]
	[[Category:Palm\|Bactris_bactris]]		[[Category:Palm\|Bactris_bactris]]

Pacsoa at 12:01, 21 July 2024

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	by D.H. MAGGS		by D.H. MAGGS
	(Peach Palm)		(Peach Palm)
	Botany		===Botany:===
	Peach palm is in the same subfamily as coconut and oil palm. Bactris gasipaes is the		Peach palm is in the same subfamily as coconut and oil palm. ''Bactris gasipaes'' is the
	only species in the genus.		only species in the genus.

	The species is a feather palm, forming a clump of stems by suckering from the base.		The species is a feather palm, forming a clump of stems by suckering from the base.
	It grows up to 20 m high and 15 cm in diameter. Stems are usually heavilly armed with		It grows up to 20 m high and 15 cm in diameter. Stems are usually heavilly armed with
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	2.5 m long: leaflets are dark green, smooth, 50 cm long; leaves are deciduous leaving		2.5 m long: leaflets are dark green, smooth, 50 cm long; leaves are deciduous leaving
	the trunk clean.		the trunk clean.

	Flowers are in spikes produced in axils of the lower leaves: monoecious, the females		Flowers are in spikes produced in axils of the lower leaves: monoecious, the females
	are interspersed among the more numerous males, inflorescences develop into		are interspersed among the more numerous males, inflorescences develop into
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	(endocarp), pulp (mesocarp), skin (pericarp), 2 to 6 cm long: mesocarp orange, rich in		(endocarp), pulp (mesocarp), skin (pericarp), 2 to 6 cm long: mesocarp orange, rich in
	vitamin A, nicotinic acid, very starchy.		vitamin A, nicotinic acid, very starchy.

	The Peach palm is widely distributed throughout tropical America from Colombia to		The Peach palm is widely distributed throughout tropical America from Colombia to
	Costa Rica. It is not known as a wild species in Costa Rica where it is most cultivated.		Costa Rica. It is not known as a wild species in Costa Rica where it is most cultivated.
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	The Peach palm requires a strictly tropical climate with a temperature range of 16 to 25C,		The Peach palm requires a strictly tropical climate with a temperature range of 16 to 25C,
	rainfall up to 2500 mm annually, and an altitude between sea level and 1200 m.		rainfall up to 2500 mm annually, and an altitude between sea level and 1200 m.
	Soil ~~requirements~~
			===Soil Requirements:===
	Peach palms grow on heavy soils.		Peach palms grow on heavy soils.
	Genetic ~~diversity~~
			===Genetic Diversity:===
	The species is known to have been in cultivation for more than 500 years and must		The species is known to have been in cultivation for more than 500 years and must
	have been subjected to considerable selection. Numerous varieties are reported but not		have been subjected to considerable selection. Numerous varieties are reported but not
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	texture. Seedlessness and spinelessness are in part heritable. Peach palms could		texture. Seedlessness and spinelessness are in part heritable. Peach palms could
	possibly be hybridized with Bactris spp.		possibly be hybridized with Bactris spp.
	Production season and time of cropping
			===Production season and time of cropping===
	In Costa Rica (10N), the palm flowers at the end of the dry season (March). It ripens		In Costa Rica (10N), the palm flowers at the end of the dry season (March). It ripens
	from September on, throughout the wet season. Fruit will hang until March, but it is		from September on, throughout the wet season. Fruit will hang until March, but it is
	difficult on the older tall stems to harvest individual ripe fruits.		difficult on the older tall stems to harvest individual ripe fruits.
	Yield potential
			===Yield potential===
	For a well-grown clump the yield potential is:		For a well-grown clump the yield potential is:
	maximum individual bunch weight 12 kg		maximum individual bunch weight 12 kg
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	total annual production 115 kg		total annual production 115 kg
	equivalent orchard yield 23 tonnes per hectare		equivalent orchard yield 23 tonnes per hectare
	Market acceptability
			===Market acceptability===
	Its present use in Central America is as a staple food equivalent to a yam or potato. It		Its present use in Central America is as a staple food equivalent to a yam or potato. It
	is sold in the streets as a fast food but there must be reservations as to its acceptance in		is sold in the streets as a fast food but there must be reservations as to its acceptance in
	Australia.		Australia.
	Export potential
			===Export potential===
	Export potential of the fruit would be as a canned speciality.		Export potential of the fruit would be as a canned speciality.
	Cultural details
			===Cultural details===
	Propagation is by suckers from a mature palm after it has produced four stems.		Propagation is by suckers from a mature palm after it has produced four stems.
	Suckers should have produced roots and be 7 to 8 cm in diameter at the base and 1 to		Suckers should have produced roots and be 7 to 8 cm in diameter at the base and 1 to
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	Seedlings fruit at 8 years old. Removal of spines causes excessive bleeding and is said		Seedlings fruit at 8 years old. Removal of spines causes excessive bleeding and is said
	to weaken the palms.		to weaken the palms.
	Harvesting methods
			===Harvesting methods===
	Harvesting is done manually or by gravity. Shaking is also possible.		Harvesting is done manually or by gravity. Shaking is also possible.
	Marketing characteristics
			===Marketing characteristics===
	The flesh fruit has several weeks shelf life and this could probably be increased by		The flesh fruit has several weeks shelf life and this could probably be increased by
	appropriate technology. The processed fruit is sold as ready to eat.		appropriate technology. The processed fruit is sold as ready to eat.
	Storage characteristics
			===Storage characteristics===
	Fruit last several months on the plant. It can be dried after processing and stored for		Fruit last several months on the plant. It can be dried after processing and stored for
	up to 6 months.		up to 6 months.
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	~~===External Links:===~~
	~~<p>~~
	[[Category:Bactris\|bactris]]		[[Category:Bactris\|bactris]]
	[[Category:Palm\|Bactris_bactris]]		[[Category:Palm\|Bactris_bactris]]

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	Bactris gasipaes		Bactris gasipaes
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	[[Category:Bactris\|bactris]]		[[Category:Bactris\|bactris]]
	[[Category:Palm\|Bactris_bactris]]		[[Category:Palm\|Bactris_bactris]]

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