ON THIS PLANT
Cymbopetalum 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.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Cymbopetalum
- Family
- Annonaceae
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