Herrania nitida (Monkey Cocoa)

Herrania nitida (Monkey Cocoa) dark purple flower close up with thin pink dangling filaments
Herrania nitida (Monkey Cocoa) dark purple flower clusters with thin pink threads along the stem

Botanical names: Herrania nitida, Theobroma nitidum

Common name: Monkey Cocoa

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRed, crimson, vinous flowersEdible plant

The white, acidulous pulp surrounding the seed is eaten raw.

Similar plants: Herrania nitida (Monkey Cocoa)


Herrania nitida (Monkey Cocoa) with dark maroon flower and thin red tendrils, close up.
Herrania nitida (Monkey Cocoa) close up with dark maroon flower and thin red tendrils visible.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/herrania_nitida.htm