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[[File:Attalea_cuatrecasana.jpg|frame|the San Juan River Mouth, Choco-Valle border, Columbia.]] | [[File:Attalea_cuatrecasana.jpg|frame|Figure 1. ''A. cuatrecasana'' near the San Juan River Mouth, Choco-Valle border, Columbia.]] | ||
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===Synonymy:=== | ===Synonymy:=== | ||
''Orbignya cuatrecasana'' | ''Orbignya cuatrecasana'' | ||
===Common Names:=== | ===Common Names:=== | ||
Taparo palm | Taparo palm or Corozo in it's southern range. | ||
===Distribution:=== | ===Distribution:=== | ||
The taparo palm is endemic to the Choco region of Colombia. | The taparo palm is endemic to the Choco region of Colombia and entering northern Ecuador. | ||
===Habitat:=== | ===Habitat:=== | ||
Rainforest | Rainforest | ||
===Description:=== | ===Description:=== | ||
''Attalea cuatrecasana'' has a short subterranean stem and | ''Attalea cuatrecasana'' has a short subterranean stem and | ||
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largest palm seeds in the palm family after the double coconut | largest palm seeds in the palm family after the double coconut | ||
(''Lodoicea maldivica'') and the coconut (''Cocos nucifera''). | (''Lodoicea maldivica'') and the coconut (''Cocos nucifera''). | ||
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===General:=== | ===General:=== | ||
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===Culture:=== | ===Culture:=== | ||
In its habitat it is most abundant in swampy areas or small stream beds, where large trees cannot stand allowing about 50% sunlight. So adapts well to partial canopy but does best in full sun for fruit production. As with other Attaleas it still thrives in seasonally dry, well drained sites. | |||
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Michael Calonje, | Michael Calonje, (Text and Figure 1) | ||
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[[Category:Attalea|cuatrecasana]] | [[Category:Attalea|cuatrecasana]] | ||
[[Category:Palm|Attalea_cuatrecasana]] | [[Category:Palm|Attalea_cuatrecasana]] | ||
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Synonymy:[edit]
Orbignya cuatrecasana
Common Names:[edit]
Taparo palm or Corozo in it's southern range.
Distribution:[edit]
The taparo palm is endemic to the Choco region of Colombia and entering northern Ecuador.
Habitat:[edit]
Rainforest
Description:[edit]
Attalea cuatrecasana has a short subterranean stem and large upright leaves to 6 meters tall. It has fruits up to 14cm. long by 10cm in diameter, and the largest palm seeds in the palm family after the double coconut (Lodoicea maldivica) and the coconut (Cocos nucifera).
General:[edit]
The endosperm is eaten by the locals, as it is similar in taste and texture to the coconut.
Culture:[edit]
In its habitat it is most abundant in swampy areas or small stream beds, where large trees cannot stand allowing about 50% sunlight. So adapts well to partial canopy but does best in full sun for fruit production. As with other Attaleas it still thrives in seasonally dry, well drained sites.
Contributed by:[edit]
Michael Calonje, (Text and Figure 1)