Theobroma - Wikipedia Theobroma is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae It was previously classified as a member of Sterculiaceae, which has been incorporated into Malvaceae to make it monophyletic
Theobroma cacao and Theobroma grandiflorum: Botany . . . Cocoa and cupuassu are evergreen Amazonian trees belonging to the genus Theobroma, with morphologically distinct fruits, including pods and beans These beans are generally used for agri-food and cosmetics and have high fat and carbohydrates contents
Theobroma cacao - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Theobroma cacao is a small, wide-branching, evergreen tree that is native to tropical rainforest areas of Central and South America It typically grows in the wild to 20-30' tall with glossy, oblong, drooping, bright green leaves (4-8" long)
The cocoa tree: About the theobroma cacao plant Theobroma cacao is the scientific name for the cacao tree, which produces the seeds (typically called “cocoa beans”) used to make chocolate The name Theobroma comes from Greek, which translates to “food of the gods,” highlighting its importance in ancient civilizations
How to Grow and Care for Theobroma - PictureThis Theobroma plants ideally prefer rich, well-drained soil with a pH range of 6 0-7 5 They need a high level of humidity and protection from wind Full to partial sunlight is necessary for their growth To plant, prepare the area by breaking up the soil and adding organic matter