Cnidoscolus quercifolius

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

The seeds are used for flour.

Edible parts

Seeds - oil, fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cansencao, Faveira, Favela, Favela-mansa, Faveleira

Synonyms

Cnidoscolus lobatus Pohl; Cnidoscolus phyllacanthus (Müll.Arg.) Pax & K. Hoffm.; Cnidoscolus repandus Pohl; Janipha phyllacantha Mart. ex Pohl; Jatropha phyllacantha Müll.Arg.; Jatropha phyllacantha var. lobata (Pohl) Müll.Arg.; Jatropha phyllacantha var. quercifolia (Pohl) Müll.Arg.; Jatropha phyllacantha var. repanda (Pohl) Müll.Arg.;