Cacauí (Theobroma speciosum Willd. ex Spreng.)

Pará, Almeirim

Botanical Family: Malvaceae Characteristics: A small to medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It produces characteristic fruits of the genus Theobroma, with seeds surrounded by pulp. Habit: It mainly occurs in humid tropical forests, especially in upland environments, integrating the understory. Main Uses: The fruits have food potential and can be consumed and used in the preparation of beverages and other products. The species also holds importance as a resource of native flora and Amazonian sociobiodiversity. Did you know? Like cacao and cupuaçu, cacauí belongs to the genus Theobroma. Despite the kinship, each species has its own characteristics regarding fruit, size, and occurrence in the forest.

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