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Baxicanhem
Euplassa hoehnei

Family: Proteaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-9 m tall. It can be taller in forests. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk.

There are 20 Euplassa species in the Americas.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in semi-deciduous forests and near rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

There are probably some species with edible seeds.

Edible parts

Nut


How it is grown

It flowers in September and fruits in December.


Its other names

Local names

Caxicaem, Cuticaem

Synonyms