Geonoma stricta var. stricta
Morphology:
Stems clustered, to 3 m tall, thin, ca. 1 cm in diameter. Leaf blade simple, 20-35 cm long, more rarely irregularly divided into 2-3 broad pinnae on each side, these seperated at most by short empty spaces along the leaf axis; veins not raised above, forming an angle of 20-40° with the axis, usually with a white indument below. Inflorescence 5-10 cm long, straight, usually borne in the axil of one of the lower leaves
Distribution:
As the species.
In Ecuador it is common in most areas E of the Andes, reaching at least 1200 m elevation in the Pastaza province.
Notes:
Recognised by its simple leaves and short, upright spike borne a very short peduncle.
Common
names:
Boyego tinhue
–
Waorani
(E. Gudiño #863).
Dé-dé
–
Secoya
(H. Balslev #4838).
Uses:
The palm heart is chewed to protect the teeth from rotting
(H. Balslev #4838).
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