Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 10.4K [articletop] 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 Dadu Bajo presents ‘Weavolution’ a Millinery and Basketry Inspired Collection Nigeria’s Retro Religion’s Presents Their S/S 2016 Collection “Nostalgia” 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 [penci_button link=”https://www.fashionghana.com/category/african-fashion-news/about-ghana/” icon=”fa fa-address-book” icon_position=”left” radius=”5px” size=”small” text_color=”#ecd29a” text_hover_color=”#ffffff” background=”#111111″ hover_bgcolor=”#000000″]Ghana[/penci_button] [penci_button link=”https://www.fashionghana.com/category/african-fashion-news/beauty/” icon=”fa fa-address-book” icon_position=”left” radius=”5px” size=”small” text_color=”#ecd29a” text_hover_color=”#ffffff” background=”#111111″ hover_bgcolor=”#000000″]Beauty & health[/penci_button] UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! [penci_button link=”https://www.fashionghana.com/events/” icon=”fa fa-address-book” icon_position=”left” radius=”5px” size=”small” text_color=”#ecd29a” text_hover_color=”#ffffff” background=”#111111″ hover_bgcolor=”#000000″]VIEW ALL EVENTS[/penci_button][articlebottom] 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 6 Tips to Help You Take Care of Your Curly Hair Top Tips for Haircuts by Hairstylists: Achieve Salon-Quality Results at Home How Ghanaian School Short Hair Mandate Is Creating A Nation Of Prideful Beautiful... VIDEO: Discover the Ghanaian Chewable Stick Known for Enhancing Female Intimacy and Natural... VIDEO: Nigerian Man Exposes How Weave Resellers Sell Cheap Hair For 10x The... Everything You Should Concerning Your Natural Nails Breakages Have A Glance At The Top 5 Makeup Looks Set To Rock The... VIDEO: How To Fix Your Own Artificial Eyelashes! Watching This Video Extensive Video... The Hidden Dangers Of Breast Implants: What You Need To Know Before Going... Do You Need a Prescription for Azelaic Acid 14%?