Arecaceae FAMILY

Ceroxylon ventricosum

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Ceroxylon ventricosum is a single-stemmed, evergreen palm that can grow up to 30 metres tall. The unbranched stem can be 35 - 42cm in diameter; it is covered with a thick layer of wax; and topped with a crown of 12 - 20, large, horizontal 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 plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wax and wood.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeS. America - Ecuador, Colombia.

HabitatMontane rain forest, forest remnants, pastures, on slopes etc; usually found at elevations from 2,500 - 3,000 metres, sometimes descending to 2,000 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. ].