Panopsis tepuiana

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20-23 m tall. The leaves are dark green and shiny above and dull pale green underneath. The flowers are a rusty orange colour and yellow inside. The fruit are edible.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nuts, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Para-ma-yek

Synonyms

Panopsis ornatinervia Steyerm.;