Stipulate vallea
Vallea stipularis

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 1,500-4,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela

How it is used for food

The root is used for flavouring corn dishes.

Edible parts

Root, leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Achote, Achotico de paramo, Calendula, Campano, Capuli de monte, Chaque, Chicllurmay, Chul-chul, Hacha rosa, Membranito, Monte pela, Morte pila, Palo de rosa, Pawkar, Peralillo, Pitill, Raque, Rosa, Sacha capuli, Sacha peral, San juanito, Ulla ulla, Urku capuli, Wantura, Whisho

Synonyms

Vallea cernua Turcz.; Vallea cordifolia Ruiz & Pav.; Vallea glabra Miers; Vallea macrophylla Turcz.; Vallea ovata Turcz.; Vallea pubescens Kunth; Vallea pyrifolia Turcz.; Vallea schlimii Turcz.; Vallea stipularis Mutis;