Attalea (Sturtevant, 1919)
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Attalea cohune
- Accepted name : Attalea cohune
Attalea cohune Mart. Palmae. COHUNE PALM. Honduras. The tree bears a fruit, about the size of a large egg, growing in clusters resembling a bunch of grapes. The kernel tastes somewhat like that of the cocoanut but is far more oleaginous and the oil is superior [1].
- ↑ Temple, R. Journ. Soc. Arts 2: 500. No. 81.
Attalea compta
- Accepted name : Attalea compta
Attalea compta Mart. Brazil. The seed-vessels are eaten as a delicacy [1].
- ↑ Masters, M. T. Treas. Bot. 1: 110. 1870.
Attalea excelsa
- Accepted name : Attalea phalerata
Attalea excelsa Mart. URUCURI PALM. Amazon region. Bates [1] says the fruit is similar in size and shape to the date and has a pleasantly flavored, juicy pulp. The Indians did not eat it but he did, although its wholesomeness was questionable.
- ↑ Bates, H. W. Nat. Amaz. 719. 1879. Humboldt Libr. Sci.