9,139 observations
cacao tree
Theobroma cacao
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Theobroma
About
Theobroma cacao, also called the cacao tree and the cocoa tree, is a small (4–8 m (13–26 ft) tall) evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae, native to the deep tropical regions of Central and South America. Its seeds, cocoa beans, are used to make cocoa mass, cocoa powder, confectionery, ganache and chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of cacao tree is Theobroma cacao.
- cacao tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- cacao tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- cacao tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- cacao tree belongs to the order Malvales.
- cacao tree belongs to the family Malvaceae.
- cacao tree belongs to the genus Theobroma.