Quito Palm (Parajubaea cocoides)

Family: Arecaceae or Palmae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Parajubaea cocoides is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a medium rate. It is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet taste, it is a very popular food with children. — Seed - raw or cooked.; A sweet taste, it is a very popular food with children.; The seed is about 2cm long.; An edible oil is obtained from the seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at altitudes from 2000 to 3000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)