Copernicia prunifera
About
Copernicia prunifera or the carnaúba palm or carnaubeira palm is a species of palm tree native to northeastern Brazil. Known by many as 'tree of life' because of its many uses, the Carnaúba is also the symbol tree of Ceará. The initiative to use it as a symbol vies to promote its conservation and sustainable use.
- Family
- Arecaceae
How to use it
The Carnauba palm is incredibly useful due to its wax, which is harvested from its leaves. This wax is utilized in a variety of products, including cosmetics, food coatings, and even automotive wax. Additionally, the palm's fronds can be used for thatching roofs and making crafts, showcasing its versatility in both industrial and artisanal applications.
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In the kitchen
The Carnauba palm is not eaten by humans. Instead, it is known for its wax, which is used in various products, but the palm itself is not a food source.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Copernicia prunifera
- Slug
- copernicia-prunifera
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Copernicia
- Species
- prunifera
- Wikidata QID
- Q1043918
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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