Part 25

multiflora Ubimrána These species and others allied all have the leaves more or less used for thatching.

paniculigera Ubim de Cotiwiya

rectifolia Ubimrána

Manicaria

saccifera Bussú Leaves the best for thatching;

spathe for caps, wrappers &c.

Desmoncus

macroacanthus Jacitára Bark makes “tipitis” or elastic

cylinders for squeezing the

grated mandiocca.

Bactris

pectinata Iú These little prickly palms seem not to be applied to any particular uses.

n.s. Marayarána

elatior Marayarána

n.s. Unknown

macrocarpa Iú

tenuis Iú

simplicifrons Iú

maraja Marajá Fruit eatable.

integrifolia Iú None.

Guilielma

speciosa Pupúnha Fruit very good and nutritious; wood very hard, black and durable.

Acrocomia

lasiospatha Mucujá Fruit eatable.

Astrocaryum

murumurú Murumurú Cattle eat fruit.

gynacanthum Mumbáca None.

vulgare Tucúm Leaf-fibres for cordage.