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Coussapoa villosa

Family: Urticaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The leaves are 6-60 cm long by 5-40 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Nicaragua, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Apui, Cirpo, Mata pau, Matapalo, Patudo y caucho, Sapa

Synonyms

Coussapoa araneosa Standl.; and several others