Theobroma simiarum
Theobroma
Also known as: Theobroma chocoense Cuatrec. +2 more
- Theobroma chocoense Cuatrec.
- Theobroma chocoense var. bullatum Cuatrec.
- Theobroma stipulatum Cuatrec.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Theobroma simiarum (commonly known as Theobroma) 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)
Central America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama
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)
Brazil North, Surinam