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Geonoma undata
Geonoma undata is a species of medium-sized palm tree native to North and South America. It grows in the understory of tropical forests at high altitudes. This species has highly variable traits depending on its geographic location and several subspecies exist as a result.
Certain parts of Geonoma undata are edible, and this species is often cultivated for heart of palm in Central America. Other uses of G. undata include utilizing leaves for roof thatching and palm trunks for poles in primitive construction. The palm wood is also used by indigenous groups to make various tools and utensils. Traditionally, the fruits are useful in making a dark dye. It is occasionally used in landscaping and horticulture as well.
Geonoma undata is native throughout Central and South America, ranging from the southern tropics of Mexico to Bolivia. It is prevalent in mountainous cloud forests at high elevations. As an understory species of palm, Geonoma undata can withstand low amounts of light and prefers a humid environment.
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Geonoma undata by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
