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Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Guazuma grandiflora
• Theobroma macranthum
• Bubroma grandiflorum

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Theobroma.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several tropical regions in the Americas. In Central America, it can be found specifically within the borders of Honduras. Its presence extends into the Caribbean, where it inhabits Trinidad-Tobago as well as the Windward Islands. Moving into Northern South America, the species is documented in Guyana. Finally, the geographical range continues southward through Venezuela.

Chemicals

Theobroma grandiflorum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON, PHOSPHORUS.

Ash

1. Dr. Duke

CALCIUM

1. Dr. Duke

FAT

1. Dr. Duke

IRON

1. Dr. Duke

PHOSPHORUS

1. Dr. Duke

ascorbic acid

1. Dr. Duke

niacin

1. Dr. Duke

polyphenols

1. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

riboflavin

1. Dr. Duke

thiamin

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Theobroma grandiflorum has 174 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker.

Most Reported Activities