| 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.
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.