Seed Availability

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Description

A small/medium tree to 30-40ft. Usually grown as an understory plant in rainforests of Central and South America.

Hardiness

Unknown, probably not frost hardy.

Growing Environment

Grow in part-shade to full shade. Needs a humid, tropical environment and regular water. Grow in well-drained soil.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Pulp is used in beverages and desserts.

Native Range

Native to Central and South America. Very uncommon outside of its native range.

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