Micrandra sprucei

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Caatinga on well-drained sandy soils. The climate in hot and dry often with 6-11 months without rain. The average annual rainfall is 250-1,000 mm and the average temperature from 24-26°C.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The seeds are cooked and washed in several changes of water them mashed. Caution: The seeds contain cyanide.

Edible parts

Seeds, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clusiophyllum sprucei Mull.Arg.; Cunuria crassipes Mull.Arg.;