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Plant search results - Herrania

Number of plants found: 3

Herrania imbricata, Monkey Cocoa

Herrania imbricata

Monkey Cocoa
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Colombia
Small tree 10-20 ft

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Regular water

Red, crimson, vinous flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Image gallery: 5 images

Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/herrania_imbricata.htm

Herrania nitida, Theobroma nitidum, Monkey Cocoa

Herrania nitida, Theobroma nitidum

Monkey Cocoa
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: South America
Small tree 10-20 ft

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Red, crimson, vinous flowers

Edible plant

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

Herrania nitida, Theobroma nitidum, Monkey Cocoa

Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/herrania_nitida.htm

Herrania purpurea, Monkey Cocoa

Herrania purpurea

Monkey Cocoa
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Costa Rica - Panama
Small tree 10-20 ft

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

Regular water

Blue, 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.

Herrania purpurea, Monkey Cocoa

Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/herrania_purpurea.htm

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