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Theobroma

Theobroma

9.4
A group of tropical trees including the cacao tree that makes cocoa beans
  • noun
  • /θiˈoʊbrəˌmə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Theobroma
  • The seeds of Theobroma are the primary source of cocoa and chocolate around the world.

Examples

  • Botanists debated how many species belong to the genus Theobroma.

  • Scientists studied the growth patterns of Theobroma species in different climates.

  • The Theobroma tree is native to Central and South America.

  • Many people love products made from Theobroma cacao.

  • Carl Linnaeus classified the cacao tree as Theobroma, which means "food of the gods" in Greek.

  • The Theobroma genus includes various species, including the famous cacao plant.

  • In botanical studies, Theobroma is recognized for its role in producing cocoa beans.

Synonyms

genus Theobroma
vsTheobroma
  • Specialized
8.3

A group of tropical American trees and shrubs that includes the cacao tree used to make chocolate

is the scientific classification naming their botanical family and tree type

Compounds

genus Theobroma
  • Specialized
8.3

A group of tropical American trees and shrubs that includes the cacao tree used to make chocolate

Theobroma cacao
  • Specialized
6.5

A tropical tree whose seeds, called cacao beans, people use to make chocolate and cocoa

Surface Forms

Theobroma singular
Theobromas plural

Etymology

Theobroma comes from two Greek parts, theo- 'god' and broma 'food', so it means 'food of the gods'. The name fits the cacao tree in this group because its seeds make cocoa and chocolate, foods people have long thought very special.