Roupale (Roupala montana)

Family: Proteaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Roupala montana can be a shrub or a tree growing about 1-8 m tall in South America. It is deciduous characterized by a dense and round crown, low branches, and cylindrical bole that is 40-70 cm in diameter. It has no edible use but valued medicinally and as aphrodisiac. It is also used for fuel wood, high quality charcoal, woodworking, and construction.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Savannahs in coastal areas, rock savannahs in the mountains and secondary forests on sandy soils. Moist and wet forests at elevations up to 144 metres. (Zone 10)