Babassu palms (Orbignya phalerata) grow along the southern and eastern fringe of Brazilian Amazonia; oligarchic forests of this species occupy almost 29 million hectares. The fruits of babassu provide a variety of subsistence and commercial products. The seeds contain an oil useful for cooking, soap-making and burning. Flour, animal feed, medicines and beverages are produced from the fruit.
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