Panopsis rubescens

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A straggling tree. It grows 8 m tall. The trunk is 12 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, 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 rubescens Pohl; Andriapetalum rubescens var. acuminata Meisn.; Panopsis acuminata (Meisn.) J. F. Macbr.; Panopsis cuaensis Steyerm.; Panopsis sprucei Meisn. ex Rusby; Roupala yauaperyensis Barb.Rodr.;