Attalea maripa is a palm species native to tropical regions of South America. It is a tall and slender palm tree that can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet) in height. The trunk is grayish-brown in color and can reach a diameter of up to 40 cm (16 inches). The leaves are pinnate and can grow up to 6 meters (20 feet) in length. The fruit of the Attalea maripa is a large, round, and brown drupe that contains a single seed.