Euterpe — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Euterpe recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Euterpe edulis
Euterpe edulis
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moist tropical and subtropical climates, where it is found at elevations from sea level to around 1,200 metres. It grows in areas where the temperatures never fall below 10°c, the average annual rainfall is 1,500mm or more and the driest month has 25mm or more rain. Grows best in a warm, sheltered, and moist site that is well drained.
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Euterpe oleracea
Euterpe oleracea
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist to wet tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 3,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 28°c, but can tolerate 16 - 32°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 5°c or lower.
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Euterpe precatoria
Euterpe precatoria
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Plants succeed in moist tropical climates where temperatures never fall below 10°c, the average annual rainfall is 1,500mm or more and the driest month has 25mm or more rain. Prefers a position sheltered from the sun with plenty of moisture. Mature plants should be able to tolerate full sun.
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