Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 10K The Iriartea Deltoidea palm extends from Nicaragua to Panama, and in other places in South America, ie. Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and some places in Africa. The tree is commonly known as huacrapona and possibly terms as such in parts of South Africa, however, the scientific most common term for the tree is Iriartea Deltoidea. The palm tree fruit is a large, evergreen palm forming a loose clump of growth from a prostrate or subterranean stem up to 45cm in diameter. The palm tree became famous due to its penis-like structure. More Articles You Would Love Rihanna To Perform ‘LIFT ME UP’ From Black Panther; Wakanda Forever At The Oscars In Memory Of Chadwick Boseman VIDEO: Dr Umar Ifatunde Explains How Hip Hop Was Colonized, Co-opted, Diverted & Poluted By Non Black People The Iriartea Deltoidea palm tree become a major river port on the Peruvian Amazon, then came back in the 1870s the heyday of the rubber. It is commonly found Particularly in the west Amazon and eaten as Palm oil obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree. the fruits of the tree are mostly used to prepare salads and have a variety of health benefits, but known to not be tasty. It’s highly nutritious and an important source of dietary fiber. It’s a rich source of zinc, which speeds up the recovery time for wounds. According to scientists, it is also rich in vitamins K and A, which are required for a healthy scalp and hair. It is also a good source of beta carotene that helps to improve vision. It’s a good source of Vitamin B6 that helps to regulate the sleep cycle, and also helps the body in the production of hemoglobin. It’s a good option for weight watchers as it’s low in calories. It’s fat-free and contains around 1 gm of protein. Source: Iriartea Deltoidea https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Iriartea+deltoidea https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/6-health-benefits-of-heart-of-palm/articleshow/73728598.cms Read More Like This On Ghana Beauty & health UPCOMING TOP EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS Click Here To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You Are We Ready For The Rose Tip Braids Hair Trend? See What Cape... VIDEO: Forget The Cringe-Worthy Weaves; Check Out The New Spiral Braid Look Trending... Kayra Theodore’s Trendsetting Spiral Braids Could Give Rise To A New 2024 Hair... Here Is A Full 411 On Why Black Men Prefer Black Women With... The Pioneer of Vietnamese Hair Businesses Attends International Hair Fair 2023 – The... Meet Ciara May, The Young Black Intellect Who Started Her Plant-Based Hair To... The Best Vietnamese Human Hair Supplier for Ghana’s Hair Market The New Pan-African Trend Making Afro Hair & Cowry Shells The Nucleus Of... Luvme Hair Side Part Wigs: Benefits, Care, and Styling Options Eye Health Alert: The Hidden Dangers of Contact Lenses