Patauá Palm

Oenocarpus bataua, Arecaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Corkscrew VineVigna caracalla

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Golden CalatheaCalathea lutea

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Sea Bean VineMucuna bracteata

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

PiquiCaryocar villosum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Irapay PalmLepidocaryum tenue

Palm species compete intensely for similar resources and root territory in rainforest understories

Bristly PupunhaBactris setosa

Palm species in the same habitat compete intensely for light penetration and soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionCanopy StructureWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

FruitsPalm Heart

Medicinal Uses

Nutritional Supplement

Common Questions

What zones does Patauá Palm grow in?

Patauá Palm grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Patauá Palm?

Good companions for Patauá Palm include Corkscrew Vine, Golden Calathea, Sea Bean Vine, Piqui.

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