Caryocar amygdaliforme
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Caryocar
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCaryocar amygdaliforme is a species of tree in the Caryocaraceae family. It is native to South America.
Description
A tree. It grows 55 m tall. The leaves are opposite and with 3 leaflets. The leaves are 11-16 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. There are irregular teeth along the edge. The fruit are round and 8 cm across. The seeds are narrowly oval and 4-5 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The kernels and nuts from the seeds are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America,
Other Information
The seeds are much enjoyed.
Notes
The Caryocaraceae occur in tropical America. There are 16 Caryocar species.
Synonyms
This has at times been confused with Caryocar amygdaliform
Also Known As
Almendro, Que epeane
References (8)
- Bendezu, Y. F., 2018, Arboles nativos de lad Region Ucayali. Instituto Nacional de Innovacion Agraria. p 85
- Flores, Y., 2018, Arboles nativos de la Region Ucayili. Estacion Experimental Agragia Pucallpa. Pucallpa Peru, 375 p. p 80
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 103
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 170
- Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 66
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- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 277
- Vasquez, R. and Gentry, A. H., 1989, Use and Misuse of Forest-harvested Fruits in the Iquitos Area. Conservation Biology 3(4): 350f
- Wickens, G.E., 1995, Edible Nuts. FAO Non-wood forest products. FAO, Rome. p 113
