Panopsis polystachya

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The branches have a brown coating. The leaves are 3-11 cm long by 1.3-6.4 cm wide. The flowers are white or pale yellow. The fruit are 2-4 cm across. The seeds are 1-1.5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in cloud forests between 1,000-2,765 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Panama, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The seeds are used for flour.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Andriapetalum polystachya Schott. ex Meisn. Embothrium polystachyum Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.; Panopsis metcalfii Killip & Cuatrec.; Panopsis rubra Killip & Cuatrec.; Roupala polystachya Kunth;