Orbignya Phalerata (Noun)
Meaning
Tall feather palm of northern Brazil with hard-shelled nuts yielding valuable oil and a kind of vegetable ivory.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Orbignya phalerata, commonly known as the babassu palm, has become an essential source of food and income for local communities in northern Brazil.
- Tall Orbignya phalerata palms with clusters of hard-shelled nuts dominate the lush tropical landscape.
- Indigenous groups in Brazil traditionally used Orbignya phalerata seeds to extract vegetable ivory, an important component of handicrafts.
- Sustainable farming of Orbignya phalerata trees not only supports the ecosystem but also helps produce high-quality babassu oil for the cosmetic industry.
- Research into the versatile applications of Orbignya phalerata is providing innovative opportunities for Brazil's local communities and small-scale entrepreneurs.