Euphorbiaceae FAMILY

Micrandra glabra

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

The seeds contain cyanic compounds and are poisonous[ 587 Title Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 37 Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Harvard University Year 1956 ISBN Description Amongst other articles, it contains an excellent article on the food uses of the genus Hevea. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. They can, however, be prepared as food - see the method below in Edible Uses[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Botanical Description

Micrandra glabra is an evergreen tree growing up to 30 metres tall[ 587 Title Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 37 Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Harvard University Year 1956 ISBN Description Amongst other articles, it contains an excellent article on the food uses of the genus Hevea. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. Although poisonous unless treated, the seeds are often gathered as a source of food for native people. The seed also supplies an oil used in lamps[ 587 Title Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 37 Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Harvard University Year 1956 ISBN Description Amongst other articles, it contains an excellent article on the food uses of the genus Hevea. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeNorthern S. America - Venezuela, Surinam, Guyana.

HabitatSavannah forests[ 587 Title Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 37 Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Harvard University Year 1956 ISBN Description Amongst other articles, it contains an excellent article on the food uses of the genus Hevea. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. Montane forests on sandstone[ 422 Title Fruits of the Guianan Flora Publication Author van Roosmalen. M.G.M. Publisher Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands. Year 1985 ISBN 90-9000988-4 Description Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat. ].