Theobroma cacao
| Theobroma cacao | |
|---|---|
| |
| Cacao fruits on the tree | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kinrick: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Faimily: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Theobroma |
| Species: | T. cacao |
| Binomial name | |
| Theobroma cacao | |
Theobroma cacao an aa cacao tree an cocoa tree, is a smaa (4–8 m (13–26 ft) taw) evergreen tree in the faimily Malvaceae,[1] native tae the deep tropical regions o Central an Sooth Americae. Its seeds are uised tae mak cocoa pouder an chocolate.[2]
References
eedit- ↑ "Theobroma cacao". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
- ↑ "Pharmacognosy and Health Benefits of Cocoa Seeds, Cocoa Powder (Chocolate)". Archived frae the original on 23 Januar 2018. Retrieved 1 Januar 2014.