Cymbopetalum costaricense
(Donn.Sm.) R. E. Fr.
Ear flower
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCymbopetalum costaricense is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae. The specific epithet refers to the country of Costa Rica which is in the plant's range. It grows as a tree. The flowers of Cymbopetalum costaricense and related species C. penduliflorum were traditionally used by indigenous peoples to flavor chocolate.
Description
A tropical tree of the Annonaceae family with minimal morphological detail available.
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Edible Uses
The floral leaves are used to flavour drinking chocolate.
Traditional Uses
The floral leaves are used to flavour drinking chocolate.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica, Panama,
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics, found at elevations from near sea level to over 1,000 metres.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 290
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 128
