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grugru palm
Scientific Name: Acrocomia totai
Family: Arecaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Acrocomia aculeata: The Grugru Palm
The Acrocomia aculeata, commonly known as the grugru palm, macaw palm, coyol palm, or macaba palm, is a tropical American feather palm with a distinctive appearance and several interesting uses.
Considerations for Pets
- This palm features a swollen, spiny trunk.
Considerations for Children
- The grugru palm is characterized by its spiny trunk.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acrocomia aculeata
- Family: Arecaceae (Palm family)
- Synonyms: A. lasiospatha, A. sclerocarpa, A. totai, and A. vinifera
Common Names
- Grugru palm
- Macaw palm
- Coyol palm
- Macaba palm
- Gri-gri
- Coco paraguayo
- Paraguayan coconut
Morphological Characteristics
- The grugru palm is a tropical American feather palm.
- It has a swollen, spiny trunk.
- The palm has pinnate or feather-like leaves.
- It produces edible nuts.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to tropical America, ranging from Mexico to northern Argentina.
Quirky Facts
- In South America, the palm is sometimes called "Grugru" (pronounced GREW-grew) because it purportedly makes a clicking noise.
Potential Uses
- The nuts of the grugru palm are edible.
- Wine is made from the grugru palm in America.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Heathcote Botanical Gardens of Fort Pierce, Florida, is home to some Grugru Palm Trees (Acrocomia aculeata).