Theobroma microcarpum Mart.

An evergreen tree. The crown is small. It grows 10-20 m tall. The trunk is 20-30 cm across. The bark is grey, smooth and thin. The fruit hang down on the branches. They are oval to oblong and 12 cm long. They are yellowish-green when ripe.

It is a tropical plant. It suits areas with an annual average temperature between 20°-30° C and an average rainfall between 2,000-8,000 mm evenly distributed. It is best in rich soils and in light shade. In Colombia it grows between 100-120 m above sea level.

The seeds are used for chocolate. The flesh of the fruit is eaten raw. It is also used for a drink.

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.