Peach Palm (Bactris gasipaes)
Scientific Name: Bactris gasipaes — Peach Palm, also called Pejibaye.
Native Home: Tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including the Amazon Basin.
Height: 10–25 m.
Lifespan: Around 50–75 years under favourable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Small stems are sometimes used for construction and handicrafts.
Harvesting: Fruit bunches are collected when the fruits mature.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 3–5 years after planting for fruit production.
Products: Edible fruits, palm hearts, flour, cooking ingredients, and animal feed.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Indigenous communities have traditionally cooked the nutritious fruits and used the palm heart as food.
Global Spread: Native to tropical America and widely cultivated in Central and South America, with plantations in other tropical regions.
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