Carpentaria palm
It is a tropical plant. They need a temperature above 13-15°C. It will grow on most soils. It needs a protected, warm, sunny position. It is damaged by drought and frost. It needs regular moisture and humidity. Plants are often on creek banks and low sites which are occasionally flooded. The soil needs to be well-drained. In the Cairns Botanical Gardens. It suits hardiness zones 11-12.
Also known as:
Jora, Palem carpentaria, Thora, Yigora, Yirrgi yirrgi
Synonyms
- Kentia acuminata H. Wendl. & Drude
Edible Portion
- Heart, Buds, Cabbage, Palm heart
Where does Carpentaria palm grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Indonesia, North America, SE Asia, United States
Notes: The juice from ripe fruit can damage skin. There is only one Carpentaria species.
Growing Carpentaria palm
Cultivation: Plants are grown from fresh seed. Seed germinate in 2-4 months. Seedlings are not easy to transplant. They should be re-potted regularly.
Edible Uses: The palm heart is edible but as this would kill the palm it is not normally eaten.
Production: They grow quickly in hot, humid places.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm heart | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Carpentaria palm Photos
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