helloplants.org

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.;