Tropical Plants and Their Uses

The video explores a fruit market in Ecuador, highlighting the ethnobotanical significance of various plants. It covers topics such as weevil larvae, peach palm, hibiscus tea, cacao, soursop, Ilex guayusa, ice cream bean, and chambira palm. The video emphasizes the cultural and practical uses of these plants, providing insights into their nutritional and medicinal properties.

What is the South American Palm Weevil known for?

• Pollinating flowers

• Producing a sweet nectar

• Being a delicacy in Ecuador

• Being a pest to fruit trees

Why must the peach palm fruit be cooked before consumption?

• It is too hard to eat raw

• It is poisonous when raw

• It has calcium oxalate crystals

• It contains harmful bacteria

What is a potential side effect of consuming too much yellow dragon fruit?

• Nausea

• Diarrhea

• Dizziness

• Headache

What is the primary use of the cacao plant?

• Producing chocolate

• Making tea

• Creating essential oils

• Crafting textiles

How long does it take for cacao fruit to mature after pollination?

• 2-3 months

• 5-6 months

• 8-9 months

• 1 year

What is the ice cream bean known for?

• Its long leguminous fruit

• Its sour taste

• Its medicinal properties

• Its vibrant flowers

What is the chambira palm primarily used for?

• Making herbal medicine

• Creating strong fibers

• Providing shade

• Producing edible fruits

Which family does the chaote belong to?

• Palm family

• Cotton family

• Cucumber family

• Berry family

What is a unique feature of the tree tomato?

• It thrives in hot climates

• It is used in perfumes

• It prefers cooler temperatures

• It has a sweet taste

What is the narrator's favorite plant mentioned in the video?

• Tree tomato

• Ilex WUSA

• Peach palm

• Cacao