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Mocambo

Theobroma bicolor

Medium/large fruit, from 3-4" around mainly used in beverages. Seeds can be roasted and used as a flavoring much like its more illustrious relative, the cacao tree.

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Description

A small/medium tree to 30-40ft. Usually grown as an understory plant in rainforests of Central and South America.

Hardiness

Unknown, probably not frost hardy.

Growing Environment

Grow in part-shade to full shade. Needs a humid, tropical environment and regular water. Grow in well-drained soil.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Pulp is used in beverages and desserts.

Native Range

Native to Central and South America. Very uncommon outside of its native range.

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