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Cupurana
Theobroma canumanense

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A tree.

They have also been put in the family Byttneriaceae and the Sterculiaceae.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Cupuacu-do-mato

Synonyms