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Description

A medium sized tree that can grow to 40ft. Has large leaves that can grow to a foot long. Fruits mature from February to April in its native habitat.

Hardiness

Unknown. Not likely frost hardy.

Growing Environment

Unknown, but the tree would appear to enjoy a wet, humid, tropical environment.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

A popular fruits in some market of the Amazon region. The pulp is highly valued for juices.

Native Range

Native to river and stream banks in the Amazon region of South America.

Related Species

Malvaceae
	Adansonia digitata Baobab		Alyogyne huegelii Blue Hibiscus
	Ansiodontea x hypomandarum Cape Mallow		Chiranthodendron pentadactylon Mexican Hand Tree
	Cola acuminata Cola Nut		Herrania imbricata Monkey Cacao
	Hibiscus palustris Swamp Rose Mallow		Hibiscus sabdariffa Roselle
	Hibiscus taiwanensis Cream Hibiscus		Hibiscus tiliaceus Beach Hibiscus
	Theobroma bicolor Mocambo		Theobroma cacao Cacao
	Theobroma grandiflorum Cupuassu		Theobroma speciosum Cacaui
	Theobroma subincanum Cupui