Montrichardia arborescens
species of plant
Montrichardia arborescens, the yautia madera, or moco-moco, is a tropical plant growing along river banks, swamps, or creeks. They consist of arrow shaped leaves that are food sources for some animal species. The plant produces inflorescences which then leave a fruit of Montrichardia arborescens which is edible and can be cooked. Its fruiting spadices produces large infructescences, which contain about 80 edible yellow fruit.
Distribution
Montrichardia arborescens is most commonly found in South America in areas of the Caribbean and Mesoamerica including Puerto Rico, Panama, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, and more. Montrichardia arborescens is native to the tropical Americas and the West Indies.
Habitat and ecology
Montrichardia arborescens is a perennial aquatic shrub that grows most commonly in a bay, mangrove habitat. They most suitably grow along the banks of rivers, creeks and in swamps. They also grow in salt water, brackish water, and fresh water. M. arborescens usually live a short viable life and can not withstand low temperatures.
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