Bigleaf couepia
Couepia macrophylla
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall and has a flat crown. The trunk is straight and The leaves are oblong and 19-22 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ahuencamo, Cacao, Capri-cornia, Chibo-runtu-caspi, Huateto, Macucu-sangue, Migua carehue, Parinari
Synonyms
Couepia speciosa Pilg.;