Malvaviscus concinnus

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-8 m tall. The leaves are 7-20 cm tall by 4-14 cm wide. The fruit are white and 2 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Central America, El Salvador, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Achania concinna Spreng.; Malvaviscus populifolius C. Presl.; and several others