Tall talipariti, Blue mahoe
Talipariti elatum

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can be 25 m tall. The leaves are heart shaped at the base. The flowers are large and yellow.

The flowers are used in medicine. They contain flavonoids that are antioxidants.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It will grow in a range of soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Belize, Central America, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pacific, Panama Puerto Rico, South America, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hibiscus asanzae DC.; Hibiscus elatus Sw.; Hibiscus tiliaceus ssp. elatus (Sw.) Borss. Waalk.; Pariti elatum (Sw.) G. Don.; Pariti grande Britton; Pariti tiliaceum var. elatum (Sw.) O. Deg.; Paritium azanzae (DC.) G. Don.; Paritium elatum (Sw.) G. Don.;