Theobroma cacao

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Theobroma cacao

Cocoa plant brought back from Jamaica in 1689 by Hans Sloane. Illustration by Everhardus Kickius. Specimen kept in the Botany Library

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration of Theobroma cacao, or the cocoa plant, is a testament to the rich botanical history of Jamaica and the broader Caribbean region. The cocoa plant, a member of the Malvaceae family and an eudicot, was brought back to Europe from Jamaica in 1689 by Hans Sloane, a naturalist and physician. This historic specimen is depicted in intricate detail by the skilled hand of Everhardus Kickius, capturing the beauty and complexity of the cocoa tree's flowering structure, leaves, and distinctive cocoa pods. The cocoa tree, also known as the cacao tree, is native to the Greater Antilles and Central America. It is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant, and is classified within the order Malvales, the rose-like plants. The cocoa pod, which is shown in the illustration, contains the seeds from which cocoa beans are extracted. These seeds are then roasted and ground to produce cocoa powder and cocoa butter, the key ingredients in making chocolate. Sir Hans Sloane, an influential figure in the history of natural history, amassed a vast collection of specimens during his travels in the Caribbean, including this cocoa plant. His collection, which now forms part of the Natural History Museum in London, has provided invaluable insights into the natural world and the diversity of plant life. This illustration, a stunning example of 17th-century botanical art, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and significance of the cocoa plant and its historical importance to Jamaica and the wider world.

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