- Astrocaryum chambira
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Astrocaryum chambira Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Monocots (unranked): Commelinids Order: Arecales Family: Arecaceae Genus: Astrocaryum Species: A. chambira Binomial name Astrocaryum chambira
BurretAstrocaryum chambira (Chambira palm) is a palm native to Amazon Rainforest vegetation in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. This plant which has edible endosperm and fruit. It has a commercial value because it has excellent fibers which may be used for bags, hammocks, ropes, string instruments, and many crafts. In addition, it is also used as a medicinal plant.
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Categories:- Astrocaryum
- Trees of South America
- Fruit
- Cocoeae stubs
- Fruit tree stubs
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