Mexican malvaviscus
Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bahamas, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Catusa, Tulipan, Tulipanola

Synonyms

Achania ciliata Spreng.; Achania polisoa Sw.; Hibiscus pilosus (Sw.) Fawc. & Rendle; Malvaviscus arvoreus var. brihondus Schery; Pavonia spiralis Cav.;