Cuipo
Cavanillesia platanifolia
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 50 m tall.
In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten. The root has potable water.
Edible parts
Seeds, roots - water
How it is grown
It is fast growing.
Its other names
Local names
Bonga, Bongo, Bruya, Ceiba bonga, Ceiba guipa, Cuipo, Guipo, Hamat, Malambo, Macondo, Pigio, Pijio, Pretino, Quipo
Synonyms
Pourretia platanifolia Bonpl.; Pourretia tuberculata Mart.;