The cocona plant has sturdy branches and huge, serrate and hairy leaves.

Cocona is harvested in parts of South America around the Amazon rainforest such as Purús Province in eastern Peru.

Cocona is native to the Andean region of South America, where it is occasionally cultivated for human consumption.

Cocona can also be grown as an indoor ornamental plant in temperate climates, but it seems to be quite sensitive to spider mites, so care should be taken not to keep it in too dry air during winter.

As subtropical plants, they can endure cool weather, but will be killed or severely damaged by frost.