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Jubaea chilensis Chilean wine palm Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Jubaea chilensis plant species is found in S. America - Chile. It is a member of the Palmae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chilean wine palm. Some home gardeners know the variety as J. spectabilis. Cocos chilensis Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Jubaea chilensis Common Name: Chilean wine palm Family: Palmae Author: (Moll.)Baill. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 12 Mature Width: 5 Habitat: Usually found between the coast and the hills to 300 metres, between latitudes 31 to 35°south[139].
General Uses: The leaves are used to make baskets, brushes and for thatching[46, 61, 139].
Fibres from the plant are used as a stuffing material for mattresses etc[139].
A paper is made from the fibres in the trunk[139].
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