Theobroma bicolor
Macambo Tree, Peruvian Cacao
Also known as: Cacao bicolor (Bonpl.) Poir. +3 more
- Cacao bicolor (Bonpl.) Poir.
- Theobroma cordata Ruiz & Pav. ex Lopez & Cuatrec.
- Theobroma ovatifolia (Moc. & Sessé)
- Tribroma bicolor (Bonpl.) O.F.Cook
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Theobroma bicolor (commonly known as Macambo tree or Peruvian cacao) is a tree within the Malvaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Trinidad-Tobago