Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucum
ID:
1141327

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Karst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 447 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140665

Common Names

  • Theobroma Glaucum
  • Glaucum Theobroma
  • Theobroma

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Uses & Benefits

Theobroma glaucum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits, which are used for making jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Theobroma glaucum has flowers that are white and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Theobroma glaucum is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in full sun and in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Theobroma glaucum

Theobroma glaucum can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Malvaceae family

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