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OENOCARPUS BACABA - TURU PALM.

Oenocarpus bacaba Common name
Kumbu, koemboe, turu palm, bacaba, lu, comou.
Family
Arecaceae (Palmae).

Overview
Thin palm, indigenouis to the Amazon rainforest, with a stem 8 - 12 inches in diameter and growing up to 50' tall.
It has globose fruits, dark red to purple.
Bacaba is made into a drink, after cooking and removing of the skin.

Hardiness
USDA zone 9B - 11.
Propagation
Seeds.
Culture
Full sun / partial shade and sandy soils, dry soil but water well.
Plant in frost free areas!
Can also be used as an indoor plant.

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Item Description Unit Price Quantity

Oenocarpus bacaba seeds 1 packet (8 seeds) US$ 2.85
Oenocarpus bacaba seeds 1 packet (100 seeds) US$ 46.00


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