— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Pacaya Palm (Chamaedorea tepejilote). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
The Pacaya Palm, scientifically known as Chamaedorea tepejilote, is a light-loving palm native to the tropical regions of Central America and Mexico, including Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicarag… Pacaya Palm (Latin: Chamaedorea tepejilote) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Pacaya Palm is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Pacaya Palm is a member native to BLZ, CLM, COS, ELS, GUA, and HON. Pacaya Palm thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Pacaya Palm grows best in USDA zone 10-12, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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