Cacao Tree
Cacao Tree
Cacao trees are small to medium-sized evergreen trees belonging to the Malvaceae family. They have broad, glossy leaves and produce clusters of small, white flowers directly on the trunk and branches. The fruits contain seeds that are processed into cocoa products.
Cacao trees are small to medium-sized evergreen trees belonging to the Malvaceae family. They have broad, glossy leaves and produce clusters of small, white flowers directly on the trunk and branches. The fruits contain seeds that are processed into cocoa products.
Habitat
Latin America
Latin America
Latin America
Lifespan
25 to 40 Years
25 to 40 Years
25 to 40 Years
Height
15 to 25 Feet
15 to 25 Feet
15 to 25 Feet
Leaf Shape
Leaf Shape
Cacao tree leaves are large, oblong, and dark green, with prominent veins.
Cacao tree leaves are large, oblong, and dark green, with prominent veins.
Ecological Role
Ecological Role
Cacao trees provide habitat for wildlife and contribute to the biodiversity of tropical ecosystems. They are often grown under the canopy of taller trees in agroforestry systems, promoting soil health and water retention.
Cacao trees provide habitat for wildlife and contribute to the biodiversity of tropical ecosystems. They are often grown under the canopy of taller trees in agroforestry systems, promoting soil health and water retention.
Cultural Importance
Cultural Importance
Cacao has a long history of cultural significance in Mesoamerican civilizations, where it was revered as the "food of the gods." It is used in religious rituals, ceremonies, and as a form of currency.
Cacao has a long history of cultural significance in Mesoamerican civilizations, where it was revered as the "food of the gods." It is used in religious rituals, ceremonies, and as a form of currency.
Interesting Facts
Interesting Facts
Cacao trees produce colorful pods containing cocoa beans, which have been cultivated for thousands of years. Chocolate was once used as currency by Mayan and Aztec civilizations.
Cacao trees produce colorful pods containing cocoa beans, which have been cultivated for thousands of years. Chocolate was once used as currency by Mayan and Aztec civilizations.
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