Quararibea pterocalyx
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 5-20 m tall. The trunk can be 25-100 cm across. The fruit are 3-4 cm across.
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Colombia it grows from sea level to 800m above sea level. It is best in swampy land.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit