Syagrus amara - Uses, Benefits & Common Names

Syagrus amara (also called coco-da-baía, coco-da-praia, coco-de-baía, coco-de-praia, coco-do-mato, coco-do-pau, coco-felipão, coco-guaçu, coco-jataí, coco-juçara, coco-mata, coco-mirim, coco-pimenta, coco-preto, coco-verdadeiro, coco-vermelho, coqueiro-anão, coqueiro-do-mato, coqueiro-juçara, coqueiro-pimenta, juçara, juçara-coco, juçara-da-mata, juçara-do-mato, juçara-mirim, juçara-pimenta, juçara-verdadeira, juçarana, and juçarana-do-campo, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It typically grows in savannas, moist forests, and along riverbanks, and has a single trunk with a crown of pinnate leaves. The trunk is typically gray-brown in color and can reach up to 15 meters in height.

Syagrus amara is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Syagrus amara has yellow flowers that are small and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

Syagrus amara is a fast-growing, evergreen palm that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered area in the garden.

Syagrus amara is found in Central and South America. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

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