Large flower oreiocallis
Oreocallis grandiflora

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Seeds, flowers - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Boldo, Canar, Chapka, Chilla, Concharillo, Cucharilla, Cucharacaspe, Cushma-caspi, Galguay, Gallo-quiro, Galluay, Galoay, Galuay, Galvay, Gamial, Ganil, Gualhuay, Salta perico, Wallway

Synonyms

Catas grandiflora Juss. ex Lam.; Embothrium emarginatum Ruiz. & Pav.; Embrothrium grandiflorum Lam.; Embrothrium mucronatum Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.; Embrothrium ruizii (Klotzsch) Pittier; Embrothrium weberbaueri Perkins; Oreocallis mucronata (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Sleumer; Oreocallis ruizii Klotzsch;