Peach Palm (Bactris gasipaes)
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Scientific Name: Bactris gasipaes — Peach Palm.
Native Home: Tropical Central and South America, especially the Amazon Basin.
Height: 10–20 m (Approx. 33–66 ft).
Lifespan: Around 50–75 years under suitable growing conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Used locally for construction, flooring, and handicrafts.
Harvesting: Harvested for its edible peach-like fruits and palm heart.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 3–5 years for fruit production.
Products: Fresh fruit, flour, cooking oil, palm heart, and animal feed.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Cultivated by Indigenous communities for its nutritious fruits and edible palm heart.
Global Spread: Grown across tropical Central and South America and introduced to other tropical regions.
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