Micrandra rossiana
R. E. Schult.
Ross micranda
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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015
Description
An evergreen tree native to tropical rainforests, growing to approximately 20 meters tall and found in high-elevation forest areas.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are washed and boiled several times with fresh water between each boiling, then mashed before consumption.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are washed and boiled several times changing the cooking water. They are then mashed. Caution: The seeds contain cyanide.
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Known Hazards
The seeds contain cyanide and require careful processing to remove toxins.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in high points in the rainforest.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Other Uses
A quantity of oil is collected from the seed when they are boiled in water. A very bitter flavour, it is burned in lamps to provide illumination.
Also Known As
Aramasa, Cunuri, Cunuri blanco, Hello, Katajai, Momo hi
References (5)
- Fern, K., 2012, Tropical Species Database http://theferns.info/tropical/
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 412
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- www.proyanomami.org
