Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mammosum
ID:
1141801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec. & J.León

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bol. Tecn. Inst. Interam. Cienc. Agric. No. 2, 1 (1949); cf. Gray Herb.-Card Cat.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141139

Common Names

  • Theobroma mammosum
  • Mammosum Theobroma
  • Mammosum

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Description

Theobroma mammosum (also called wild cocoa, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to tropical Central and South America and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown with large, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Theobroma mammosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Theobroma mammosum has white flowers, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Theobroma mammosum is a small, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 8-10 inches.

Where to Find Theobroma mammosum

Theobroma mammosum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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