Aphandra
Aphandra
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species Arecaceae
Morphological Summary
Monospecific genus of palms from Ecuador and Peru, whose leaves provide high-quality fibres used in making the toquilla straw hat (UNESCO Intangible Heritage). Related to the vegetable ivory palms (Phytelephas), it produces a hard endosperm though in lesser quantity. Its communities in Amazonian forests have great local socioeconomic importance.
Distribution Ecuador, Peru (western Amazonia)
Conservation Vulnerable; intensive leaf harvesting for fibre
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Aphandra natalia
Fiber Palm / Amazonian Toquilla Palm
Specimen ID RN-APHN-00001
Origin Ecuador, Perú (Amazonía occidental)
Type Palms