Arecaceae FAMILY
Bactris barronis
Bactris barronis
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Bactris barronis is a spiny, evergreen palm growing up to 8 metres tall. The plant forms a dense cluster of unbranched stems 3 - 8cm in diameter; each stem topped by a crown of 4 - 9 leaves[ 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. ]. The stems are harvested from the wild for local use.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - Colombia; C. America - Panama.
HabitatLowland rain forest, in areas not subject to seasonal inundation, at elevations up to 700 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. ].