| Coyupe Palm | |
| Aiphanes aculeata |
A red fruited palm, with round fruits that grow to a little under an inch across. Flesh is scant, but with a mildly sweet flavor and is supposedly quite high in vitamin A.
Description: A medium sized palm tree growing to 15-30 feet high. Grows well in warm climates, with wet and dry seasons. Fairly uncommon in its wild range.
Hardiness: Unknown.
Growing Environment: Unknown.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: Fruits can be eaten fresh. Occasionally cultivated in Brazil as an ornamental.
Native Range: Native to Brazil.