Mazhar Botanic Garden

Theobroma cacao L.

Cocoa tree

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Theobroma
Species: cacao
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000896
Common name: Cocoa tree
English name: Cacao tree
Native: Trpics of the Americas
Country: Central america South America
(PGR): Very rare

Evergreen tree grow up to 6-12 m tall, spreading 3-6 m leaves simple 5-10 cm long flowers produced in clusters directly on the trunk and older branches, yellowish-white to pale pink fruits follicles, oval, yellow to orange when ripe, seeds rounded and white to pinkish

Ornamental tree. food uses. Medicinal uses, it is also used against anemia, angina, chapped skin and burns, diarrhea.

Theobroma sativum (Aubl) Lign & Bey

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Texture: Enriched soil
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Rainforest
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Tropical
Lights: Light shade
Zone: 11 : 12
pH range: 5.5- 7.5 It can therefore cope with both acid and alkaline soil, but excessive acidity (pH 4.0 and below) or alkalinity (pH 8.0 and above) must be avoided. Cocoa is tolerant of acid soils, provided the nutrient content is high enough.

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