Kingdom Plantae Family Arecaceae Scientific name Astrocaryum jauari | Order Arecales Genus Astrocaryum Rank Species | |
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Similar Astrocaryum, Astrocaryum chambira, Astrocaryum standleyanum, Bactris maraja, Astrocaryum alatum | ||
Astrocaryum jauari is the most frequently encountered palm native to Amazon Rainforest vegetation in the floodplains of the Rio Negro, in Brazil. Its fruits are edible. This plant has further commercial value because it may be used in the production of heart of palm.
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