Quito Palm

Parajubaea cocoides

Physical Characteristics

Parajubaea cocoides is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a medium rate. It is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

S. America - Ecuador, Colombia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary; Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Seed Edible Uses: Oil 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].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known