Ouratea parviflora
(DC.) Baill.
Batiputa, Button tree
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Description
A tropical shrub or small tree growing 3-5 m tall, found in rainforest environments. It belongs to the Ochnaceae family.
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Edible Uses
Oil expressed from the fruit and seeds is used in salads.
Traditional Uses
An oil expressed from the fruit is used in salads.
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Medicinal Uses
The oil obtained from the seed is used as a treatment against leprosy and other skin diseases.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brazil*, Malaysia, SE Asia, South America,
Other Uses
A non-drying, edible oil, known as Batiputa, or Bati oil, is obtained from the seed.
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Coracao-de-bugre
References (4)
- Brack, P., et al, 2020, Frutas nativas do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil: riqueza e potencial alimentício. Native fruits of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: richness and potential as food. Rodriguésia 71: e03102018.
- Fern, K., 2012, Tropical Species Database http://theferns.info/tropical/
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 331 (As Gomphia parviflora)
- Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 119 (Also as Gomphia parviflora)
