Herrania nitida (Monkey Cocoa)

Botanical names: Herrania nitida, Theobroma nitidum

Common name: Monkey Cocoa

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: South America

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

Similar plants: Herrania nitida (Monkey Cocoa)

• Herrania imbricata (Monkey Cocoa)
• Herrania purpurea (Monkey Cocoa )
• Theobroma bicolor (White cacao)
• Theobroma cacao (Chocolate Tree)
• Theobroma grandiflorum (Cupuasu)