Theobroma simiarum Donn.Sm.

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General Information

Theobroma simiarum is an evergreen tree with a spreading crown; it can grow up to 20 metres tall. The erect bole can be up to 60cm in diameter and free of branches for several metres

The edible seeds and fruits are sometimes gathered from the wild for local use.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Northern S. America - Ecuador, Colombia; Central America - Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua.

Habitat

The lower tree storey of evergreen rainforests

]. Infrequently found in preserved or remnant forests from sea level to 600 metres, exceptionally to 900 metres

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Pollinators	Insects, ?Wind
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the hot, moist, lowland tropics. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 30°c, tolerating 16 - 40°c

 It requires a mean annual rainfall within the range 2,000 - 8,000mm, evenly distributed throughout the year

Grows best in the dappled shade of other trees

 Prefers a relatively rich, circumneutral soil

 The plant is not drought tolerant, being unable to withstand even short dry seasons without the protection of dense shade and local humidity

Theobroma simiarum - Useful Tropical Plants (theferns.info)

https://youtu.be/RQ3fqiweErQ?t=586