Syagrus cearensis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Syagrus cearensis |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Syagrus |
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S. cearensis
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| Syagrus cearensis Noblick
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Syagrus cearensis is a special type of palm tree. It is also known as coco-babão in Portuguese. This palm tree grows naturally only in Brazil. It is a unique plant found nowhere else in the world.
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What is Syagrus cearensis?
Syagrus cearensis is a palm tree that grows in groups or clumps. This is different from some other palm trees that grow as single, tall trunks. Its fruit is yellow, sweet, and a bit sticky. People often sell these fruits in local markets where the tree grows.
Where Does It Grow?
This palm tree is native to several states in Brazil. You can find it in Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, and Ceará. It is most common in the state of Ceará. This is why its scientific name, cearensis, refers to Ceará.
In Ceará, it grows in different environments. It can be found in the Atlantic Forest and on sandbanks. It also grows in areas that are changing into "Caatinga scrub" and on the sides of plateaus.
How Is It Different from Other Palms?
Syagrus cearensis looks a lot like another palm species called Syagrus oleracea. However, there are a few key differences. The main difference is their fruit. The fruit of S. cearensis has yellow flesh. In contrast, S. oleracea usually has green fruits, even when they are ripe.
Another way to tell them apart is how they grow. S. cearensis grows in clumps, meaning many stems grow together from the base. S. oleracea tends to grow as a single, upright trunk.
What About Its Fruit?
The fruit of Syagrus cearensis is a type of fruit called a drupe. It is yellow and has a sweet taste. It is also described as "fibro-mucilaginous," which means it has fibers and a somewhat sticky, jelly-like texture. These tasty fruits are often sold in street markets in the areas where the palm grows.
See also
In Spanish: Coco-viscoso para niños
