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Euterpe edulis, commonly known as juçara, jussara (an archaic alternative spelling), açaí-do-sul or palmiteiro, is a palm species in the genus Euterpe. It is now predominantly used for hearts of palm. [1] It is closely related to the açaí palm (Euterpe oleracea), a species cultivated for its fruit and superior hearts of palm.
Jul 9, 2018 · "Euterpe edulis is a nice palm that should be more widely grown in zones 9b/10a. It is finicky when young and slow growing for a few years. It also likes lots of water. But it has some good cool and cold hardiness, very similar to Archontophoenix cunninghamiana. This is the largest specimen at Leu Gardens.
Euterpe edulis. Family: Arecaceae Palm Tree. Common Name: Juara Palm. Scientific Synonymy: Euterpe egusquizae, Euterpe edulis var. clausa, Euterpe espiritosantensis. Common Synonymy: Yellow Crownshaft Palm, Assai palm, Cabbage palm, Edible euterpe palm. French: Pinot, German: Euterpepalme, Kohlpalme, Spanish: Coco de palmito
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Jucara Palm or Euterpe edulis, otherwise known as jussara, acai-do-sul, or palmiteiro, is a tall, tropical palm tree primarily used for its palm heart. It grows usually about 10 m tall and 12 cm across. The trunk is light grey or brown in colour, and has prominent rings of leaf base scars. The leaves are dark green and have fine and feathery leafle...
Seed - it has a short viability of less than three months and so is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. Pre-soak them in cold water for 24 hours prior to sowing[ 419 ]. A germination rate of around 80% or more can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 70 days[ 419 ]. The seed germinates ra...
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Oct 13, 2024 · General Information. Euterpe edulis is a tall, slim, palm with a solitary stem, growing 8 - 15 metres tall, with an attractive crown of drooping leaves, and a coloured crownshaft [. 314. ]. The bole is about 10 - 15cm in diameter with a cone of visible roots at its base [. 416.
- Cultivated, Wild
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- 30.00 m
Feb 22, 2024 · The term Euterpe comes from the name of the Muse of music in Greek mythology, composed of the prefix “eu”, i.e. good and the verb “terpo”, i.e. delight, cheer, a name suitable for the elegance of this species, among the most beautiful of the family of palms.
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The genus epithet 'Euterpe' comes from a Greek mythological name for one of the nine goddesses of the liberal arts. Its species epithet 'edulis' means edible in Latin, as the fruit is edible and commonly eaten the natives in South America.
