Huassai, Chonta. Variegation forms on the trunk only. Haussai grows quickly in both upland and seasonally flooded fields. The light, very small canopy. Grows in wild in Central America to Bolivia, up to 6000 ft elevation. In Ecuador it occurs on both sides of the Andes, on terra firme, or east of the Andes also on poorly drained soil. Euterpe precatoria is harvested for edible palm heart (the apex)ю A liquid from the roots is used to treat malaria. The fruit is used for the production of Acai wine.