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  7. Theobroma
  8. Cacao Tree

species 10,653 observations

Cacao Tree

Theobroma cacao

Status
present
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

11 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Western Tussock Moth, Erythrina Borer, Fire-flag Plume Moth, Southern Armyworm Moth 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Indian Cotton Jassid, Van Duzee Treehopper, Keeled Treehopper 3
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Microterys, Anastatus 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From USDA PLANTS.

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