Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinuosum
ID:
1141833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pav. ex Huber

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 274 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141171



Common Names

  • Theobroma sinuosum
  • Sinuous Theobroma
  • Sinuous False Buttonweed


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Description

Theobroma sinuosum (also called Sinuous 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 sinuosum 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 sinuosum is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Theobroma sinuosum 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 sinuosum

Theobroma sinuosum is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

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 tro-30401639: Based on the initial data import
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.