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- Bushes
- Spanish Name
- Viscoyol , Huiscoyol , Uvita, Uvita de monte
- Common Name
- Coyolito palm
- Family
- ARECACEAE
- Edible fruit palm that grows well in humid areas near springs or creeks.
- The fruits are used in a decoction as an antihelminthic and laxative. They are also used to treat snakebite.
- Pollinated mainly by stingless bees.
PROPAGATION: Seed (pre soak for 24 hours in warm water and sow in containers). Germination takes 2 months or more. The seed has a limited viability and needs to be sown as fresh as possible.
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion