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Bhatt Sweta
Mar 1, 2011, 2:07:46 AM3/1/11
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Theobroma cacao or the cocoa tree
Location: Jeejamata Udhyan
Family: Sterculiaceae
Theobroma cacao genetics seem to show that the plant originated in the Amazon
The scientific name Theobroma means "food of the gods".
The flowers are produced in clusters directly on the trunk and older branches; they are small, 1–2 cm (1/2–1 in) diameter, with pink calyx.
Cacao flowers are pollinated by tiny flies, Forcipomyia midges in the order Diptera
The fruit is called a cacao pod and contains 20 to 60 seeds, usually called "beans", embedded in a white pulp, which form the main ingredient for the CHOCOLATE!!
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Location: Jeejamata Udhyan
Family: Sterculiaceae
Theobroma cacao genetics seem to show that the plant originated in the Amazon
The scientific name Theobroma means "food of the gods".
The flowers are produced in clusters directly on the trunk and older branches; they are small, 1–2 cm (1/2–1 in) diameter, with pink calyx.
Cacao flowers are pollinated by tiny flies, Forcipomyia midges in the order Diptera
The fruit is called a cacao pod and contains 20 to 60 seeds, usually called "beans", embedded in a white pulp, which form the main ingredient for the CHOCOLATE!!
Each seed contains a significant amount of fat (40–50%) as cocoa butter. Their most noted active constituent is theobromine, a compound similar to caffeine.
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Bhatt Shweta
Asso. Prof.,
TCSC,
Doctoral Research Student,
M.S.U.
Bhatt Sweta
Mar 1, 2011, 2:46:20 AM3/1/11
to Prashant awale, indiantreepix
Actually difficult for me to guide you at the moment for location as i have been only once.
Nevertheless i am trying.
It was in the beginning itself, on the left side a little beyond the Prince of Wales statue where a Brownea was in full bloom and cocoa tree was just before that.
In case you the book of TREES AND VEGETATION SURVEY OF VEERMATA JIJABAI BHOSALE UDYAN, compiled under guidance of Dr. Almeida for BMC then the reference would be plot no. 14.
I will be going again soon so hopefully will be able to give you accurate location then.
May be Rashidaji can help with proper explanation for the location.
Nevertheless i am trying.
It was in the beginning itself, on the left side a little beyond the Prince of Wales statue where a Brownea was in full bloom and cocoa tree was just before that.
In case you the book of TREES AND VEGETATION SURVEY OF VEERMATA JIJABAI BHOSALE UDYAN, compiled under guidance of Dr. Almeida for BMC then the reference would be plot no. 14.
I will be going again soon so hopefully will be able to give you accurate location then.
May be Rashidaji can help with proper explanation for the location.
On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Prashant awale <pka...@gmail.com> wrote:
Nice Pics and information Shweta ji.Would like to know the location of this tree in Jijamata Udyan.ThanksregardsPrashant
Rashida Atthar
Mar 1, 2011, 3:11:44 AM3/1/11
to Bhatt Sweta, Prashant awale, indiantreepix
Good info. about the tree Shweta ji and good directions to the tree too ! I can only add that there is one more Theobroma tree, the one more often seen - this is located a little ahead of the straight path near the water coolers. Within the circle is another Brownea . This Theobroma used to have a dilapidated signage on it. Perhaps it will have a new marking and name on it now.
regards,
Rashida.
Mahadeswara
Mar 1, 2011, 5:58:07 AM3/1/11
to efloraofindia
Thanks for the nice photographs and info. The tree is cultivated on
large scale in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka for its fruits used for
manufacture of chocolates.
On Mar 1, 12:07 pm, Bhatt Sweta <bhattsw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> *Theobroma cacao* or the *cocoa tree*
> Amazon
> The scientific name *Theobroma* means "food of the gods".
> *Asso. Prof.,*
> TCSC,
> *Doctoral Research Student,*
> M.S.U.
>
> Theobroma cacao.jpg
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> Theobroma cacao (1).jpg
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large scale in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka for its fruits used for
manufacture of chocolates.
On Mar 1, 12:07 pm, Bhatt Sweta <bhattsw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> *Theobroma cacao* or the *cocoa tree*
> Location: Jeejamata Udhyan
> Family: Sterculiaceae
>
> *Theobroma cacao* genetics seem to show that the plant originated in the
> Family: Sterculiaceae
>
> Amazon
> The scientific name *Theobroma* means "food of the gods".
>
> The flowers are produced in clusters directly on the trunk and older
> branches; they are small, 1–2 cm (1/2–1 in) diameter, with pink calyx.
> Cacao flowers are pollinated by tiny flies, *Forcipomyia* midges in the
> The flowers are produced in clusters directly on the trunk and older
> branches; they are small, 1–2 cm (1/2–1 in) diameter, with pink calyx.
> order Diptera
>
> The fruit is called a cacao pod and contains 20 to 60 seeds, usually called
> "beans", embedded in a white pulp, which form the main ingredient for the
> CHOCOLATE!!
>
> Each seed contains a significant amount of fat (40–50%) as cocoa butter.
> Their most noted active constituent is theobromine, a compound similar to
> caffeine.
>
> --
> *Bhatt Shweta*
>
> The fruit is called a cacao pod and contains 20 to 60 seeds, usually called
> "beans", embedded in a white pulp, which form the main ingredient for the
> CHOCOLATE!!
>
> Each seed contains a significant amount of fat (40–50%) as cocoa butter.
> Their most noted active constituent is theobromine, a compound similar to
> caffeine.
>
> --
> *Asso. Prof.,*
> TCSC,
> *Doctoral Research Student,*
> M.S.U.
>
> Theobroma cacao.jpg
> 108KViewDownload
>
> Theobroma cacao (1).jpg
> 156KViewDownload
Bhatt Sweta
Mar 1, 2011, 8:05:50 AM3/1/11
to Mahadeswara, efloraofindia
I have some of them in Kerala as well. Remember plucking one pod off!!!
tanay bose
Mar 1, 2011, 9:37:47 AM3/1/11
to Bhatt Sweta, Mahadeswara, efloraofindia
The only thing in the world by which you can poison me is chocolate
Tanay
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3529-6270 University Blvd.
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Yazdy Palia
Mar 2, 2011, 2:00:44 AM3/2/11
to Mahadeswara, efloraofindia
Correction Mahadeshwara Ji, The fruit is not used for manufacture of
chocolates, but the seeds are fermented, dried and then sent to the
manufacturers for the manufacture of chocolates. The fruits are cut
open and the seeds are removed. You will find plenty of dried fruits
which appear like coconut shell all over in these plantations. I must
however admit, the fruit is very sweet and children are found eating
it when ripe. Birds, squirrels and macaques too enjoy it.
Regards
Yazdy.
chocolates, but the seeds are fermented, dried and then sent to the
manufacturers for the manufacture of chocolates. The fruits are cut
open and the seeds are removed. You will find plenty of dried fruits
which appear like coconut shell all over in these plantations. I must
however admit, the fruit is very sweet and children are found eating
it when ripe. Birds, squirrels and macaques too enjoy it.
Regards
Yazdy.
manudev madhavan
Mar 12, 2011, 5:30:53 AM3/12/11
to Yazdy Palia, Mahadeswara, efloraofindia
Yes.. i have eaten a lot during my childhood days..
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Manudev K Madhavan
Junior Research Fellow
Systematic & Floristic Lab,
Department of Botany,
Centre for Postgraduate Studies & Research
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri
Kozhikode- 673 008
Mob: 9496470738
Centre for Postgraduate Studies & Research
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri
Kozhikode- 673 008
Mob: 9496470738
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