Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovatum
ID:
459402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Bernoulli

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Schweiz. Naturf. Ges. 24(3): 14 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458734



Common Names

  • Theobroma obovatum
  • Obovatum Theobroma
  • Oval Theobroma


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Description

Theobroma obovatum (also called obovate theobroma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small tree with obovate leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to tropical South America. It grows in tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Theobroma obovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Theobroma obovatum has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Theobroma obovatum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Theobroma obovatum

Theobroma obovatum is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Theobroma obovatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Theobroma obovatum?

Theobroma obovatum

What is the family of Theobroma obovatum?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Theobroma obovatum?

Oval-leaved Theobroma

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2520227: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Carl Gustav Bernoulli (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernoulli' in the authors string.