Theobroma cacao

Finnish taxon
No

The map represents observations of this taxon, but it may not be used as a distribution map.

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Observations
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The map represents observations of this taxon, but it may not be used as a distribution map.

  • Occurs on the basis of occurrence data – not an expert evaluation

Origin and general distribution

Cacao originates in the equatorial slopes of the Andes (the upperAmazon) in Peru and Equador, South America. It is cultivated pantropically, between 20°N and S, especially in West Africa.

Source: Pinkka e-learning: Tropical Plants of Economic Importance (AGRI-247) - Angiosperms: dicots CC BY 4.0