Herrania purpurea (Monkey Cocoa )

Herrania purpurea (Monkey Cocoa) close up with deep purple flower and green buds on trunk

Botanical name: Herrania purpurea

Common name: Monkey Cocoa

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: Costa Rica - Panama

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowers

Named Monkey Cocoa because of the fact that its fruit is very similar to Cocoa (Theobroma cacao, used to make chocolate) and because the delicious and refreshing pulp which surrounds the seeds is well liked by monkeys.

Similar plants: Herrania purpurea (Monkey Cocoa )


Herrania purpurea (Monkey Cocoa) purple flower close up on textured brown tree trunk surface


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