Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
459378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 332 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458710



Common Names

  • Theobroma speciosum
  • Speciosum Theobroma
  • Showy Theobroma


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Synonyms

  • Theobroma quinquenervium Bernoulli [unknown]
  • Theobroma quinquenervia Bernoulli [unknown]
  • Theobroma speciosum quinquenervium (Bernoulli) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Theobroma speciosum coriaceum Huber [unknown]

Description

Theobroma speciosum (also called Showy Theobroma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Theobroma speciosum 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

The flower of Theobroma speciosum is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Theobroma speciosum can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Theobroma speciosum

Theobroma speciosum can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Theobroma speciosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Theobroma speciosum?

Theobroma speciosum

What is the common name of Theobroma speciosum?

Cupuacu

What is the natural habitat of Theobroma speciosum?

Tropical rainforests of South 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2520200: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.