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Bacaba palm (Oenocarpus bacaba)

Oenocarpus bacaba is a solitary Amazonian palm producing edible, oil-rich, reddish-purple fruits. These are widely used in drinks, ice creams, and for their valuable oil.

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Synonyms
Oenocarpus grandis Burret
Oenocarpus hoppii Burret
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderArecales
  • familyArecaceae
  • genusOenocarpus
  • speciesOenocarpus bacaba