About Acrocomia totai Mart.
Acrocomia, the genus that includes Acrocomia totai Mart., consists of spiny palms with pinnate leaves. Species in this genus range from large trees to small palms that have short, subterranean stems. This species produces branched inflorescences that grow among its leaves. The flowers are unisexual: female flowers grow near the base of the inflorescence, while male flowers grow towards the inflorescence tips. The fruits are large, have a single seed each, and vary in colour from yellow to orange to brown. The Acrocomia genus is currently considered to be in an early stage of development as an alternative, multipurpose crop.
