Arecaceae FAMILY

Aiphanes eggersii

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Aiphanes eggersii is an evergreen palm growing up to 6 metres tall. The plant produces a cluster of up to 10 unbranched stems 7 - 8cm in diameter; these are covered with grey or black spines up to 10cm long; they are topped by a crown of 7 - 10 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 of its edible fruits and seeds. It is sometimes encouraged near houses[ 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. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeS. America - western Ecuador.

HabitatDry lowlands at elevations up to 600 metres. It is locally common in semideciduous Ceiba forests, but is also often retained in pastures when the forest is cleared[ 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. ].