Velvety tropical tree
Theobroma velutinum
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 10 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows as an under-storey plants in the rainforest. It is often along rivers. It suits the hot, moist lowland tropics.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, French Guiana, Guianas, South America, Suriname
How it is used for food
The seeds can be used for chocolate. The flesh of the fruit can be eaten raw or used for drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Bouchi-cacao
Synonyms
Herrania guianensis Sagot ex K. Schum.; Herrania guyanensis Sagot;