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Theobroma

Plant Genera

Theobroma is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae, previously classified in the family Sterculiaceae before that family was absorbed into Malvaceae, comprising 41 species of small understory trees native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. The most economically significant species is Theobroma cacao, whose seeds are the source of cocoa and chocolate; other species of economic importance include cupuacu, mocambo and capacui. The genus name derives from Greek words meaning food of the gods.

Facts
Taxonomic Rank
Genus 1
Scientific Name
Theobroma 1
Member Species/Taxa Count
41 1
Geographic Distribution
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America 1
Defining Characteristics
Genus of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae, comprising small understory trees. 1
Sources
1. Theobroma - Wikipedia
  • Lead paragraph, sentence 1
    is a genus of flowering plants
  • Taxobox, Genus row
    Genus: Theobroma L.
  • Lead paragraph, sentence 2
    It contains 41 species of small understory trees
  • Lead paragraph, sentence 2, native range clause
    native to the tropical forests of Central and South America
  • Lead paragraph, sentence 1, family clause
    genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae
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