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Bahia piassaba palm
Scientific Name: Attalea funifera
Family: Arecaceae
Category: Monocot
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Bahia Piassava (Attalea funifera)
The Bahia Piassava, scientifically known as Attalea funifera, is a palm native to Brazil, particularly the state of Bahia. It is also referred to by several common names.
Common Names:
- Bahia Palm
- Piassava Fiber Palm
- Pissaba Palm
- Bahia Piassaba Palm
- Bahia Coquilla
- Brazilian Piassava
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Scientific Name: Attalea funifera Martius ex Sprengel
- Family: Arecaceae (Palm family)
- Synonyms: The text indicates that "Attalea funifera" can be considered a synonym for "Bahia Piassava."
Distribution and Habitat:
- The Bahia Piassava is endemic to the Atlantic coastal rain forests of eastern Bahia, Brazil. Its range extends north to Sergipe and Alagoas.
- It is primarily found in the lowlands of Brazil.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:
- The Bahia Piassava is a large palm tree.
- It possesses a solitary, unbranched stem, typically 25-30 cm in diameter.
- It features a plumose head comprising up to 30 large leaves.
Ecological Role:
- The fibers are harvested.
Interactions with Other Organisms:
- Brown Capuchin monkeys (Cebus apella) have been observed feeding on the nuts of the Bahia Piassava, using rocks to crack them open.
Traditional Uses:
- The fibers from the leaf-stalks of the Bahia Piassava are used in making ropes, mats, and brushes.