cacau-branco

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malvales (Malvales)

Family

Malvaceae

Genus

Theobroma

Species

Theobroma bicolor (cacau-branco)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bacau

Portuguese cacau-branco

Similar Species in Theobroma

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cacau

Theobroma cacao

Not Evaluated

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Mountain Cocoa

Theobroma gileri

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cacau-branco?

The scientific name of cacau-branco is Theobroma bicolor. It belongs to the genus Theobroma.

What is the conservation status of cacau-branco?

cacau-branco (Theobroma bicolor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cacau-branco live?

cacau-branco is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does cacau-branco belong to?

cacau-branco (Theobroma bicolor) belongs to the genus Theobroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

Is cacau-branco endangered?

No, cacau-branco (Theobroma bicolor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does cacau-branco belong to?

cacau-branco (Theobroma bicolor) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cacau-branco?

The closest relatives of cacau-branco in the genus Theobroma include cacau, Mountain Cocoa.