Oreocallis grandiflora
(Lam.) R. Br.
Large flower oreiocallis
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Description
A tropical shrub or small tree in the Proteaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The plant is used for firewood, furniture/carpentry; its "pleasantly mottled cream-white, pinkish and pale brown wood" was used for inlay work and borders on chess boards. It also has medicinal uses. The seeds are eaten in southern Ecuador.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Ecuador, Peru, South America*,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Boldo, Canar, Chapka, Chilla, Concharillo, Cucharilla, Cucharacaspe, Cushma-caspi, Galguay, Gallo-quiro, Galluay, Galoay, Galuay, Galvay, Gamial, Ganil, Gualhuay, Salta perico, Wallway
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 461
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 528
- Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603
