Panopsis suaveolens
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 12 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-17 cm long by 1.5-5 cm wide. The fruit are oval and 3.5-6 cm long by 2-4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the cloud forests between 800-3,290 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, 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
Aguacatia
Synonyms
Andriapetalum suaveolens Klotzsch;