Theobroma grandiflorum
Theobroma
Also known as: Bubroma grandiflorum Willd. ex Spreng. +3 more
- Bubroma grandiflorum Willd. ex Spreng.
- Deltonea lactea Peckolt
- Guazuma grandiflora (Willd. ex Spreng.) G.Don
- Theobroma macranthum Bernoulli
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Theobroma grandiflorum (commonly known as Theobroma) is a tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Guyana, Honduras, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.