Allophylus edulis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Allophylus edulis
Scientific classification
Genus:	Allophylus
Species:	edulis

Allophylus edulis is a fascinating plant often called chal-chal in Portuguese. This plant is native to South America. You can find it growing naturally in countries like Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay, and the Guianas. It belongs to a group of plants known as Allophylus.

What is Allophylus Edulis?

Allophylus edulis is a type of plant that grows in warm parts of South America. It is known for its interesting features and the many names people call it. This plant is part of the Allophylus genus, which includes many different species.

Special Chemicals in the Plant

Like many plants, Allophylus edulis contains natural chemicals. Scientists have found substances like quebrachitol and viridiflorol in this plant. These are special compounds that plants produce for various reasons.

Different Names for the Plant

This plant has many different common names. People in different regions often have their own special names for it.

Young allophylus edulis

Names in Paraguay and Argentina

In Paraguay, people often call this plant kokû. This name has a special sound at the end. In Argentina, it is commonly known as chal-chal. This is the same name used in Portuguese. A famous folk music group from Argentina, Los Chalchaleros, even got their name from this plant!

Names in Brazil

In Brazil, Allophylus edulis has many unique names. Some of these names describe what the plant looks like or how its fruit tastes. Here are some of the names used in Brazil:

• aperta-goela
• baga-de-morcego
• chala-chala
• chale-chale
• cocum
• fruta-de-paraó
• fruta-de-passarinho
• fruta-de-pavão
• fruta-de-pavó
• fruta-de-pombo
• murta-branca
• murta-vermelha
• olho-de-pombo
• pé-de-galinha
• quebra-queixo
• vacum
• vacunzeiro

See also

In Spanish: Allophylus edulis para niños