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Meaning of palma de seje




Danilo Enrique Noreña Benítez

palma de seje
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In Colombia and Venezuela it is the name of a type of palm tree that is used in the elaboration of handicrafts and also from which an oil of medicinal uses is extracted. It also receives the common names of unamo, palma de seje, majo, milpesos and patabá. Its scientific name is Jessenia polycarpia (or also Oenocarpus bataua). It belongs to the family Arecaceae.

  




Anónimo

Palma de Seje or milpesos as it is known in the Colombian Pacific.

  


John Rene Plaut

PALMA DE SEJE Oenucarpus Bataua from Greek oinos, wine and carpos, fruit. Palm of the most common, from which is extracted an oil called Ungurahua that is used as a hair regenerator. Also a very nutritious oil for human consumption. In Colombia : Material with which handicrafts are made in the municipality of Ayapel : baskets, mouth covers, trays, furniture and lots of craftsmanship.

  



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