Edible Plants of the World

Coyure palm, Corozo, Macaw palm

It is a tropical plant. They need organically rich soils. It grows in dense rainforests. It can grow in deep shade. It grows between 800-1700 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 10-11.

Also known as:

Coyor, Grigri, Gwigwi, Palem makau

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Coyure palm grow?

Found in: Asia, Australia, Barbados, Caribbean, Central America, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Lesser Antilles, Martinique, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, St Lucia, Tropical America, West Indies

Notes: There are about 38 Aiphanes species. They grow in tropical America.

Status: The fruit are especially eaten by children.

Growing Coyure palm, Corozo, Macaw palm

Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Seed germinate readily. Plants need protection from the sun when young.

Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten raw. They have little taste. The seeds are oily and edible. Sometimes the seeds are boiled to soften them.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
Seed - - - - - -
Fruit - - - - - -

References

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World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew