Combretum farinosum

Family: Combretaceae

What it is like

A shrub or woody creeper. It can grow 4-5 m tall. The leaves are opposite. The leaves are 5.5-16 cm long by 3.5-10 cm wide. The flowers change from green to red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Carape, Escobetillo

Synonyms

Combretum polystachyum Pittier; Grislea secunda L.;