Herrania mariae

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The trunk is 7-30 cm across. The leaves are large. They are 27-54 cm long by 7-19 cm wide. There are 6-9 leaflets. The fruit is oval and 10-12 cm long by 6-7 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cacahuillo, Cacau jacare, Nesa paubi

Synonyms

Abroma mariae Mart.; Theobroma mariae (Mart.) Dec. ex Goudot;