Bahia Piassava, Conquilla Nut, Piassaba Palm
Attalea funifera
Basic Information
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: attalea
Plant ID (slug): attalea-funifera
Numeric ID: 2234
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Attalea funifera is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, Beetles, Flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
Distribution
S. America - northeastern Brazil.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Oil Seed Edible Uses: Oil Edible portion: Nut. The oil or fat from the nut is used in margarine.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Attalea funifera Bahia Piassava, Conquilla Nut, Piassaba Palm PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Attalea funifera is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, Beetles, Flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.