Cavanillesia umbellata

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree.

In the subfamily Bombacoideae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arbol del tambor, Barrigida-lisa, Castanha-do-ceara, Embare, Imbare, Lupuna bruja, Pau-de-navalha, Puca lupuna, Quipo

Synonyms

Cavanillesia arborea (Willd.) K. Schum.; Cavanillesia cordata Ruiz. & Pav. ex Spreng.; Pourretia arborea Willd.; Pourretia tuberculata Mart. & Zucc.;