Scurfy mollia
Mollia lepidota
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 120-400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Achote vara, Apa chara, Cenato, Coto caspi, Tutumillo