Mauritia Flexuosa Collection

Moriche palm, buriti, muriti, canangucho or aguaje (Mauritia flexuosa)
illustration of a Moriche palm, buriti, muriti, canangucho or aguaje (Mauritia flexuosa)

Small island with Aguaje palm on Lake Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

Small island with Aguaje palm on Lake Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru

South America, Brazil, Mato Grosso, Nobres, Buriti palms at the Lagoa das Araras, Macaw Lake

Aguaje palm swamp (Mauritia flexuosa) Maijuna Indigenous Community, Rainforest, Sucusari, Rio Napo, Loreto, Peru. January 2013

Moriche plam tree (Mauritia flexuosa) at Laguna Grande in an area of flooded forest, Cuyabeno wildlife reserve, Sucumbios, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador, July, Cuyabeno wildlife reserve, Sucumbios

Lake Sandoval & Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Madre de Dios, Peru Lake Sandoval & Aguaje palms, Tambopata National Reserve, Madre de Dios

Mauritia Palm (Mauritia flexuosa) Aerial views over Savannah Rupununi, Guyana

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Mauritia flexuosa, also known as the Moriche palm or buriti, is a majestic tree found in various regions of South America. From the tranquil Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms in Tambopata National Reserve to the vibrant Buriti palms at Lagoa das Araras in Brazil's Mato Grosso, this species thrives in diverse ecosystems. In the Maijuna Indigenous Community's rainforest near Sucusari, an enchanting aguaje palm swamp showcases the beauty of Mauritia flexuosa. Its presence not only adds to the lushness of the surroundings but also serves as a vital resource for local communities. The versatility extends beyond its visual appeal. In Belem, Amazon's bustling marketplaces in Brazil's Para region offer buriti fruits harvested from these magnificent trees. These fruits are sought after for their nutritional value and are often used to create refreshing morning acai bowls. Laguna Grande boasts another stunning display amidst an area of flooded forest. Here, visitors can witness firsthand how this resilient tree adapts to changing environments while providing shelter and sustenance for countless organisms. Whether against a cloudy sky or reflected on calm waters, Lake Sandoval and Aguaje palms stand tall as testaments to nature's grandeur within Puerto Maldonado's Madre region. Their presence reminds us of our responsibility to protect these invaluable habitats that support such remarkable biodiversity. Mauritia flexuosa continues to captivate with its grace and significance throughout South America. As we appreciate its splendor at each location it graces - from Nobres' Buriti palms in Brazil's Mato Grosso region to Tambopata National Reserve - let us remember our duty towards preserving these natural wonders for generations yet unborn.