Theobroma velutinum Benoist

Species

Angiosperms > Malvales > Malvaceae > Theobroma

Characteristics

An evergreen tree. It grows 10 m tall.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support -
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination
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Mature height (meter) 10.0
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows as an under-storey plants in the rainforest. It is often along rivers. It suits the hot, moist lowland tropics.
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The lower tree storey of evergreen rainforests. Fairly abundant in riverine and creek forests.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

The seeds can be used for chocolate. The flesh of the fruit can be eaten raw or used for drinks.
Uses gene source medicinal oil
Edible fruits seeds
Therapeutic use -
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Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.
Mode seedlings
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Distribution

Theobroma velutinum world distribution map, present in Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252480-2
WFO ID wfo-0001238137
COL ID 56BQ3
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID 735199
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Synonyms

Theobroma velutinum