Astrocaryum vulgare was first described in the book Flora Brasiliensis by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius.

[2] This species is native to French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname[2] and the northern Amazonian region of Brazil.

[2] It is a characteristic palm of terra firme (rainforest which is never inundated under water), low vegetation cover, and open fields.

Astrocaryum vulgare is considered a pioneer plant with aggressive growth, has the ability to grow new shoots after a fire, and mainly inhabits secondary forests and pastures.

[2] In Guyana, researchers found its inflorescences produce heat and odor during nocturnal anthesis, which draws hordes of different beetles to feed, mate, and oviposition.

In the north of Brazil a sandwich, called a X-caboquinho is made out of the raw tucumã fruit's outer layer, fried bananas, and Queijo coalho on Pão francês, all of which is then grilled, with various regional variations existing.

In addition, the ring was also a symbol of friendship and of resistance to the established order – the freedom fighters.

Now these rings are worn by Catholic missionaries as a symbol of solidarity with the poor and support in the struggle for equality, social justice and human rights.

[1] It has been theorised that in the future this species might be exploited as an alternative to oil palm for the production of biodiesel.