Phytelephas sp. (Ivory-nut Palm) - Image 1

Botanical name: Phytelephas sp.

Common names: Ivory-nut Palm, Tagua Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: South America

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterPalm or palm-like plantEthnomedical plant.
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Phytelephas sp. (Ivory-nut Palm) brown spiky fruit with round nuts sitting in wooden bowl.


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