Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nemorale
ID:
1141836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 487 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141174



Common Names

  • Theobroma nemorale
  • Woodland Theobroma
  • Woodland False Buttonweed


Searching for Theobroma nemorale? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Theobroma nemorale (also called Forest theobroma, 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 nemorale 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

The flower of Theobroma nemorale is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

Searching for Theobroma nemorale? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Theobroma nemorale 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 nemorale

Theobroma nemorale is native to Central America.

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,

References