Muriti refers to the moriche palm, also known as Mauritia flexuosa. This species of palm tree is native to tropical South America, where it typically thrives in and around swamps and other wet environments.
The plant is recognized by various regional names across different countries, including miriti or buriti in Brazil, canangucho in Colombia, morete or acho in Ecuador, palma real in Bolivia, and aguaje in Peru. It is also referred to as the ité palm, ita, or muriti.