Acrocomia is a genus of spiny, pinnate-leaved palms which range from large trees to small palms with short, subterranean stems.

The species bears branched inflorescences which are located among the leaves.
 The unisexual flowers; female flowers are born near the base of the inflorescence, while male flowers are borne towards the tips.
 Fruit are large, single-seeded, and vary in colour from yellow, to orange, to brown.
Acrocomia is a genus of spiny, pinnate-leaved palms which range from large trees to small palms with short, subterranean stems.
The species bears branched inflorescences which are located among the leaves.  The unisexual flowers; female flowers are born near the base of the inflorescence, while male flowers are borne towards the tips.  Fruit are large, single-seeded, and vary in colour from yellow, to orange, to brown.
Acrocomia