Cannonball Tree

This is Couroupita guianensis, known by a common names as cannonball tree, thanks to shape of the fruit.

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name
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The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name "cannonball tree"

It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.It is cultivated in many other tropical areas throughout the world because of its beautiful, fragrant flowers and large, interesting fruits. Fruits are brownish grey. The tree has cultural and religious significance in India.

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name

Tree

| cannonball tree

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name "cannonball tree"

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name

Tree

| Cannonball Tree

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name "cannonball tree"

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name

Tree

| Tannonball Tree

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name "cannonball tree"

Tree

cannonball tree

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name "cannonball tree"

Tree

Cannonball Tree

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name "cannonball tree"

Tree

Cannonball

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name "cannonball tree"

Tree

Tannonball Tree

The fruits are spherical with a woody shell and reach diameters of up to 25 cm, giving the common name "cannonball tree"