Palon de la montanas
Panopsis costaricensis

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A large tree. The leaves are leathery and wavy. They are in spirals and grouped neat the ends of branches. The leaves can be 20 cm long and with a short blunt tip. They flowers are in spikes 18 cm long. The flowers are 1 cm long. The tepals are narrow, white and curled back. The flowers have a scent at night. The fruit has a hard outer covering and a softer seed inside.

There are 11-20 Panopsis in the Americas. This species was previously included in Panopsis suaveolens.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Kernels, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Paol de papa

Synonyms

Panopsis suaveolens; pro parte