Attalea phalerata SEEDS

Attalea phalerata seeds grow into a robust tropical palm native to central South America Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and north-eastern Paraguay where it thrives across south-western Amazonia and the seasonally flooded Pantanal. Commonly known as the urucuri palm, motac or shapaja, this Attalea species is admired for its massive crown of arching, feather-like fronds and its striking, sculptural presence.

The Attalea phalerata palm develops a stout trunk crowned with up to thirty large pinnate leaves that form a dense, shuttlecock-shaped canopy. It produces heavy clusters of bright orange, oil-rich fruits that are culturally and economically important across its range, feeding both wildlife and local communities. Formerly placed in the genus Scheelea, it is one of the most abundant and useful palms of the Pantanal wetlands.

• Native to Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and north-eastern Paraguay
• Forms a bold crown of long, arching pinnate leaves
• Produces clusters of orange, oil-rich fruits (urucuri)
• Thrives in seasonally dry and flooded tropical habitats
• The most common palm of the Pantanal, valued by wildlife

Growing Attalea phalerata from seed rewards enthusiasts with a majestic, drought-tolerant palm of great ecological and cultural significance. Its sculptural crown and abundant fruit make the motac palm a standout specimen for large tropical and subtropical gardens.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.