Euterpe edulis
| Euterpe edulis |
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| Scientific classification |
| Kingdom: |
Plantae |
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Angiosperms |
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Monocots |
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Commelinids |
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Arecales |
| Family: |
Arecaceae |
| Genus: |
Euterpe |
| Species: |
E. edulis |
| Binomial name |
Euterpe edulis
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Euterpe edulis, commonly known as juçara, jucara (misspell of the former name, of Luso-Tupian origin), 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. The larvae of Caligo brasiliensis are reported to feed on E. edulis.
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