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Mountain Cocoa

Theobroma gileri

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malvales (Malvenartige)
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Theobroma
Species
Theobroma gileri (Mountain Cocoa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cacao de Monte

Similar Species in Theobroma

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Kakaopflanze
Theobroma cacao
Not Evaluated
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Macambo tree
Theobroma bicolor
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Cocoa?
The scientific name of Mountain Cocoa is Theobroma gileri. It belongs to the genus Theobroma.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Cocoa?
Mountain Cocoa (Theobroma gileri) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mountain Cocoa live?
Mountain Cocoa is found in Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Mountain Cocoa belong to?
Mountain Cocoa (Theobroma gileri) belongs to the genus Theobroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
Is Mountain Cocoa endangered?
Yes, Mountain Cocoa (Theobroma gileri) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mountain Cocoa belong to?
Mountain Cocoa (Theobroma gileri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Cocoa?
The closest relatives of Mountain Cocoa in the genus Theobroma include Kakaopflanze, Macambo tree.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Theobroma — 3 Species

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Kakaopflanze
Theobroma cacao
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Macambo tree
Theobroma bicolor
LC
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Mountain Cocoa
Theobroma gileri
VU
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