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Euterpe edulis
Assai Palm, Palmito
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| Species Name | Euterpe edulis |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Assai Palm, Palmito |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Euterpe |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Feather-leafed palm up to 9 m tall, c. 15 cm in diameter. Mostly solitary but can be clustering. Crownshaft is olive to deep green, with a suffusion of orange or red. Leaves c. 3 m long, with stiff rachises and regularly spaced, drooping leaflets. Inflorescences consist of many thin branches growing beneath the crownshaft. The flowers are tiny and whitish. Fruits globose, 13 mm across, dark purple to black when mature.
2. Tree Size
Medium (10-15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Eastern Brazil to south-eastern Paraguay and north-eastern Argentina
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Native to Atlantic coastal forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 1200 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (0)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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- It has fibrous roots
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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- It needs to be in a well-preserved forest to survive [1]
17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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- It needs to be in a well-preserved forest to survive [1]
18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
Yes
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- Needs to be in a well-preserved forest to survive. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
No
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- Needs fresh water. [1]
21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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- Occurs in hot areas in Brazil.
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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- Established trees can tolerate waterlogged soil. [1]
23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- It can survive for a few months without water. [1]
24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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- It is uncommon for this species to fall after storms.
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Needs humidity or to be near water, such as in a gallery forest. [1]
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
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- It attracts wildlife, including pollinators [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Provides food: Heart of palm is a vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees, including Euterpe edulis. It is popular in Central and South American cuisine. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, and the fruit makes juice. Used for timber: The wood is light, hard and long-lasting. In Brazil, it is made into beams and rafters for rural buildings. Harvesting this tree is a significant part of the local economy and provides many jobs. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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