The hardness of cocoyol endocarp as acrocomia aculeata has been mentioned only anecdotally in the scientific literature and in personal. The sago palm and, to a lesser extent, the sugar palm and the gebang palm are sources of starch obtained from the pith. The genetic structure and mating system of acrocomia aculeata. The fruits provide an oily pulp, rich in long chain fatty acids, and a. The fruit of the date palm phoenix dactylifera is a staple in parts of. Acrocomia aculeata has been documented to inhabit areas from. The aim of the present study was to analyze genetic diversity, verify correlations between traits, estimate genetic parameters, and select different accessions of a. The scientific world journal hindawi publishing corporation. The macauba palm is a novel feedstock for oil production suitable for multiple uses, including as biodiesel and in the food and. Was a synonym for multiple species that have more recently separated again such as acrocomia media and acrocomia totai.
It is a very variable species with significant visible differences between specimens growing in different regions, such as. Acrocomia aculeata a sustainable oil crop rural21 20123. Aculeata article about aculeata by the free dictionary. Acrocomia aculeata is a perennial, fruitproducing palm tree, native to tropical forests. Proximate composition of guariroba syagrus oleracea. For example, holly ilex aquifolium is a european shrub or tree with spinyedged, shiny, leathery, evergreen leaves and red berries and is grown in many old world gardens. Genetic diversity in populations of acrocomia aculeata. Acrocomia aculeata can tolerate freezing temperatures to about 3. This free online tool allows to combine multiple pdf or image files into a single pdf document.
Leaflets of bactris are green, not whitish, on the undersides aiphanes palms. It naturally occurs in open, sun exposed, montane or lowland hilly locations, and should be planted to maximise sunshine exposure. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 2570 with original publication details. However, we will stick to botanical nomenclature in that acrocomia karukerana is not considered a separate species, but as a simple variation of the population within acrocomia aculeata. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Known palm features and information are based on member input, which allows the palm identifier to build the most complete and accurate palm tree species categorization database. Pdf the objective of this work was to evaluate the plantwater relations, photosynthetic parameters and growth of macaw acrocomia aculeata jacp.
General information coyoli palm is a singlestemmed evergreen palm tree growing 10 15 metres tall. Microstructure and mechanical properties of hard acrocomia. En acrocomia aculeata a sustainable oil crop rural21 2012. Temperature effects on acrocomia aculeata seeds provide. Acrocomia aculeata is a species of palm native to tropical regions of the americas, from southern mexico and the caribbean south to paraguay and northern. These species are also spiny, but they have praemorse fishtail leaflets, while acrocomia aculeata has linear leaflets. Acrocomia aculeata has been documented to inhabit areas from north. The complete plastome of macaw palm acrocomia aculeata jacq. A nice, tall grugru palm growing in rio fl the seed ws not sourced from fairchild. Acrocomia aculeata coyol palm description and features. This page was last edited on 21 december 2019, at 12. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about acrocomia species, coyol palm, grugru palm, macauba palm, macaw palm acrocomia aculeata supplied by member gardeners in the plantf.
The genetic structure and mating system of acrocomia aculeata arecaceae. Scariot and eduardo lieras cenargenembrapa, caixa postal 10. Chemical composition and antimicrobial potential of palm. Acrocomia is a genus of palms which is native to the neotropics, ranging from mexico in the north, through central america and the caribbean, and through south america south to argentina description. Acrocomia in world checklist of selected plant families. Its fruits have spurred interest because of their significant. The three kernels showed to be composed mainly of lipids and proteins, as the three pulps, of carbohydrate and fiber. For acrocomia aculeata, the seed predation by pachymerus cardo and speciomerus revoili in postdispersal may destroy more than 70% of the. Grandeterre in guadeloupe is the home of acrocomia karukerana some features distinguish them from other forms of the species. Reproductive biology of the palm acrocomia aculeata in. The habitats of acrocomia aculeata in argentina, is located inside great forest in the north of the country, especially in the frontier with bolivia and along the rivers paraguay and parana see the map. Below you can see just how spiny the palm is, where my hand can hardly find a place among the trunks many long and short spines jutting out at odd angles. Acrocomia species acrocomia aculeata name homonyms acrocomia aculeata lodd.
Acrocomia aculeata identifying commonly cultivated palms. Chemical ecology of cyclocephala forsteri melolonthidae, a threat. View picture of acrocomia species, coyol palm, grugru palm, macauba palm, macaw palm acrocomia aculeata at daves garden. People have increased the density of this palm by creating disturbed habitats and by discarding seeds near their dwellings. Acrocomia aculeata definition of acrocomia aculeata by. Macaw palm acrocomia aculeata is a promising species for use in biofuel production, and establishing breeding programs is important for the development of commercial plantations. Development of novel estssr markers in the macauba palm. Ecological interactions shape the dynamics of seed predation in. Pdf effect of acrocomia aculeata kernel oil on adiposity. Saxophone stem ontogenesis and functions in acrocomia aculeata. General information about acrocomia aculeata aarsc eppo global database. Common names include grugru palm, macauba palm, coyol palm, and macaw palm.
Acrocomia is a genus of spiny, pinnateleaved palms which range from large trees to small palms with short, subterranean stems the species bears branched inflorescences which are located among. The thorny, unbranched stem can be 25 45cm in diameter, topped with a crown of leaves that can each be 3 5 metres long. The macauba palm acrocomia aculeata is native of tropical america and is found mostly in the cerrados and pantanal biomes. Many special thanks to ed vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions. A widespread palm ranging from mexico to argentina as well as parts of the caribbean, this palm has a strong affinity with humans. Characterization of the pulp and kernel oils from syagrus oleracea, syagrus romanzoffiana, and acrocomia aculeata. Genetic diversity in populations of acrocomia aculeata arecaceae in the northern region of minas gerais, brazil. This large palm from brazil, bolivia and argentina is covered with spines and is best described as interesting although, especially from a.
Ps2pdf free online pdf merger allows faster merging of pdf files without a limit or watermark. Acrocomia aculeata synonyms, acrocomia aculeata pronunciation, acrocomia aculeata translation, english dictionary definition of acrocomia aculeata. For those who want a tall, relatively rare palm with some hardiness, and like spiny palms, this might be a good one to try out. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Arecaceae, is a tropical palm widely distributed throughout brazil lorenzi et al. Deze gratis online tool maakt het mogelijk om meerdere pdf bestanden of afbeeldingen te combineren in een pdf document. The seed was sourced from a seed bank by way of the international palm society. Acrocomia species, coyol palm, grugru palm, macauba palm. Home journals annals of botany saxophone stem ontogenesis and functions in acrocomia. Acrocomia aculeata is a species of palm native to tropical regions of the americas, from. Acrocomia aculeata is a robust, tallgrowing palm that resembles the queen palm syagrus romanzoffianum. True enough, holly is available on a limited basis in north america too although are mostly seem either on christmas cards or as sprigs of plastic leaves, but. Acrocomia aculeata aarscoverview eppo global database. Breeding of acrocomia aculeata using genetic diversity. Both species are spiny, but acrocomia aculeata is singlestemmed, while bactris gasipaes is a multistemmed or clustering palm. Water uptake and pregermination treatments in macaw palm. Acrocomia aculeata acrocomia vinifera arecaceae coyol coyol palm family arecaceae family palmaceae family palmae feather palm genus acrocomia grigri grugru grugru nut grugru palm macahuba macamba macaw palm palm family palmaceae. Acrocomia aculeata seeds have a considerable tolerance to high temperatures.
Acrocomia aculeata is an oleaginous palm widely distributed through the tropical and subtropical americas that shows significant potential for agroindustrial use. Acrocomia aculeata tropical american feather palm having a swollen spiny trunk and edible nuts. Studies of floral structures can contribute to our knowledge of the evolutionary diversification of this genus and ecological aspects of its species as well as assist management and domestication programs. In the pictures center the thing looking like a bird nest is the. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks. Posts about acrocomia aculeata written by laidback gardener. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of the extracts prepared from the leaves of those palms as well as determine their chemical compositions. Acrocomia totai pdf acrocomia aculeata is a species of palm native to tropical regions of the americas, from southern mexico and the caribbean south to paraguay and northern. Acrocomia aculeata is a queen palm lookalike except for its shorter leaves and very spiny nature. Fact sheet shows categorized acrocomia aculeata features regarding its trunk, leaves, fruit and seeds, as well as palm size and habitat. Chemical ecology of cyclocephala forsteri melolonthidae, a threat to macauba oil palm cultivars acrocomia aculeata, arecaceae. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.