Theobroma cacao (cacao tree or cocoa tree) is a small (6–12 m (20–39 ft) tall) evergreen tree in the Malvaceae family. [1][3] Its seeds— cocoa beans —are used to make chocolate liquor, cocoa solids, …

Cacao, tropical evergreen tree grown for its edible seeds. Native to lowland rainforests of South America, cacao is grown commercially in the New World tropics as well as western Africa and …

Apr 14, 2025 · Few plants have shaped human civilization as profoundly as Theobroma cacao, the cacao tree. This remarkable plant, native to the rainforests of Central and South America, has been …

Jul 23, 2025 · Chocolate begins not in a factory, but on a tree named Theobroma cacao. This scientific designation, bestowed by Carolus Linnaeus, translates from ancient Greek as “food of the gods,” a …

Nov 17, 2023 · The cacao tree, scientifically known as Theobroma cacao, is a small evergreen tree native to the deep tropical regions of Central and South America. Revered for its precious fruit, the …

Nov 21, 2024 · In this article, we’ll dive into the world of cacao trees, exploring how they grow, the types of cacao plants, and the importance of their cultivation in producing high-quality chocolate.

Oct 16, 2024 · The cacao tree, belonging to the Malvaceae family, is a small evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. Known for its large, visually striking pods that house …

The Olmecs in Mexico cultivated the cacao tree for its beans as long ago as 400 BCE. The cacao tree is unusual because it produces flowers directly on its trunk and branches, rather than on new shoots.

This section will detail the cacao tree: where it is from, how it grows, and many other lesser-known facts about the tree. The cacao tree originated in the lowland rainforests of the Amazon and Orinoco river …

Characteristics: Theobroma cacao is an erect evergreen tree that develops a spreading form, occupying the rainforest understory in its native environment (1, 2, 3). When wild, cacao can reach a maximum …