Quararibea asterolepis

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10-25 m tall. The trunk is angular and can have buttresses. The leaves are oblong and 8-25 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. The flowers occur singly opposite the leaves. The fruit capsule is oval and 2 cm across. It is hairy. Seeds are 1.3 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Guayabillo

Synonyms

Quararibea chodatii Vischer;