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Panopsis lozanoi

L. E. Gut.

Lozano panopsis

Proteaceae Edible: Seeds - coffee

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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015

gbif· cc-by-nc

Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015

gbif· cc-by-nc

Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015

Description

A tropical tree in the Proteaceae family, native to warm regions.

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Edible Uses

The seeds are used to make flour and as a coffee substitute.

Traditional Uses

The seeds are used for flour.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Colombia, Peru, South America,

Also Known As

Sorrocloco

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 478
  • Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.

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