Beilschmiedia brasiliensis
(Kosterm.) Kosterm.
Anauera
Lauraceae Edible: Seeds
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Description
A tropical tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae) native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Anaueria brasiliensis Kosterm.
Also Known As
Anuje muena, Anushe rumo, Anushi morena, Louro, Louro-abacate, Muena, Ufle
References (4)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 64 (As Anaueria brasiliensis)
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 40 (Also as Anaueria brasiliensis)
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia. (As Anaueria brasiliensis)
- Vasquez, R. and Gentry, A. H., 1989, Use and Misuse of Forest-harvested Fruits in the Iquitos Area. Conservation Biology 3(4): 350f (As Anaueria brasiliensis)
