Uaucu monopteryx
Monopteryx uaucu
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It grows 25 m tall. The trunk can be 120 cm across. It has buttresses.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in rainforest. It grows in the humid lowland forests. It grows in areas where the average temperature is 26°C and the annual rainfall is 3,400 mm.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The seeds are boiled and toasted. They are also used to make flour.
Seeds are an important food for local people.
Edible parts
Seeds, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Avina