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Description

Small understory rainforest tree, usually to 15-20ft. Leaves are long, up to and over one foot. Flowers and fruits are borne directly from the trunk.

Hardiness

Hardiness is unknown, at least 50F but probably lower. Sunset Zones: 24, H1, H2 USDA: 11+

Growing Environment

Growing conditions are not well studied, but the tree seems to enjoy a tropical climate, with high humidity and temperatures no lower than 50F. It does well in shady or part-shade locations. Provide consistent water throughout the year.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The fruits can be used much like cacao fruits. The tree is a slender ornamental, with pretty, long leaves, profuse small flowers in season and striking fruits that linger on the trunk for many weeks.

Native Range

Native to the Amazon jungle 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