Murumuru

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Local name

Chonta

Latin name

Astrocaryum Murumuru

Height

Up to 15m

Girth

30cm

CO₂ stored (tonnes)

2

Leaves

Sometimes cover the trunk.

Flower

Has both male and female flowers.

Fruit

Covered in sharp, black spikes up to 20cm long.

Location

Usually found on flooded land, along riverbanks.

The Murumuru palm produces a black spiky fruit which contains a delicious liquid similar to coconut juice. The seed kernel is an edible source of oil, gathered commercially in Brazil. It's also used as an emollient for skin and hair. The tree branches are often used in house construction.