Para qualea
Qualea paraensis
Family: Vochysiaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in upland forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Arenillo, Areno, Chocolatillo, Jihui sama, Jihui xoco, Mandioqueira, Mandioqueira-escamosa, Mandioqueora-vermelha