Parajubaea cocoides Quito palm (Palmae) Evergreen tree

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Parajubaea cocoides
Quito palm
Evergreen tree
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The Parajubaea cocoides plant species is found in S. America - Ecuador, Colombia. It is a member of the Palmae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Quito palm.

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Latin Name:  Parajubaea cocoides
Common Name:  Quito palm
Family:  Palmae
Author:  Burret.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found at altitudes from 2000 to 3000 metres[196].

Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked[196]. A sweet taste, it is a very popular food with children[196]. The seed is about 2cm long[200]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[196].

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