WorldFloraDB - Theobroma simiarum

Characteristics

An evergreen tree. The crown is spreading. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk is 60 cm across.

Life form	perennial
Growth form	tree
Growth support	free-standing
Foliage retention	evergreen
Sexuality	hermaphrodite
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Mature width (meter)	0.6
Mature height (meter)	20.0
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Photosynthetic pathway	c3

Environment

A tropical plant. It grows as an under-storey plants in the rainforest. It grows up to 600 m above sea level. It suits the hot, moist, lowland tropics. 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.

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The lower tree storey of evergreen rainforests. Infrequently found in preserved or remnant forests from sea level to 600 metres, exceptionally to 900 metres.

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Usage

The seeds can be used for chocolate. The flesh of the fruit can be eaten raw or used for drinks.

Uses	food gene source medicinal oil wood
Edible	fruits seeds
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Cultivation

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.

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