Herrania nitida (Monkey Cocoa)

Herrania nitida (Monkey Cocoa) dark purple flower close up with thin pink dangling filaments

Botanical names: Herrania nitida, Theobroma nitidum

Common name: Monkey Cocoa

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: South America

Small 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.


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