Theobroma cacao
Appearance
Theobroma cacao | |
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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 | eedit soorce]- ↑ "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.
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