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Theobroma guianense

Theobroma guianense (Aubl.) J.F.Gmel.
Theobroma guianense
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Theobroma guianense is a species in the genus Theobroma, belonging to the Malvaceae family. It was first described by J.F. Gmel. in 1796.

Description

Theobroma guianense is a member of the Malvaceae family, commonly known as the mallow family. It is part of the genus Theobroma, which includes several species of flowering plants native to the Americas. The species was formally published by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1796, based on earlier work by Aublet. This species is recognized for its ecological and botanical significance within its native range.

Synonyms

Theobroma ferrugineumTheobroma subincanaTheobroma guyanenseTheobroma martianumCacao guianensisTheobroma spruceanaTheobroma nitidumTheobroma martiiTheobroma speciosum var. spruceana

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