Whiteflower herrania
Herrania albiflora
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A small evergreen tree. It grows 5 m tall. The trunk is 11-14 cm across.
Also in the family Byttneriaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forests on slopes of the Andes between 90-900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit pulp is eaten raw. It is sweet. The seeds are sometimes mixed with Theobroma cacao in chocolate to improve flavour.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cacao cimarron, Cacao monteras
Synonyms
Theobroma albiflora (Goudot) De Wild.; Theobroma albiflorum (Goudot) De Wild.;