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coyol palm
Scientific Name: Acrocomia vinifera
Family: Arecaceae
Category: Monocot
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Acrocomia aculeata: The Coyol Palm
The Coyol Palm, scientifically known as Acrocomia aculeata, is a tropical American palm with a rich history and diverse uses. It is also known by several common names, including Grugru palm, Macaba palm, Coyol palm, and Macaw palm.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acrocomia aculeata
- Family: Arecaceae (Palm family)
- Common Names: Grugru palm, Macaba palm, Coyol palm, Macaw palm, Spiny Palm
- Synonyms: A. lasiospatha, A. sclerocarpa, A. totai, and A. vinifera
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is also known as spiny palm.
- The palm has edible nuts.
- Fiber can be extracted from the plant.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is also known as spiny palm.
- The palm has edible nuts.
- Fiber can be extracted from the plant.
Distribution and Habitat
The Coyol Palm is native to the American tropics, ranging from Mexico to Argentina and Bolivia. It is also found in San Esteban and Guanaco, approximately 150 km from the Atlantic coast.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
The Coyol Palm, also known as the spiny palm, reproduces naturally by spontaneously spreading its seeds.
Uses and Cultural Significance
- The Coyol Palm yields edible nuts and a useful fiber.
- In Southern Mexico, the sap of the Coyol Palm is used to make "chicha de coyol," a fermented alcoholic beverage.
- The Teenek Maya in Mesoamerica value the fruit of the coyol palm.
Quirky Facts
- "Vino de coyol," a palm wine made from Acrocomia mexicana in Honduras, is produced by felling selected trees and tapping them for their sap.
- Rings are made by carving and polishing the palm's seed.
Further Information
Additional information on the Coyol Palm can be found at:
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Dave's Garden