Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Theobroma cacao
Food
Fuelwood
Medicinal
English Common Name
Cocoa
Indonesian Common Name
Kakao, Coklat
Tree Family
Malvaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
32.5cm
Length
×
9.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–1000m
0 3000
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Exotic in Indonesia

Native to

Region
Americas

Exotic in

SE Asia
Laos, Vietnam
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Islands, New Guinea, Sulawesi, Sumatra

Coffee Agroforestry Information

Coffee System
Robusta
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Unknown
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Unknown
Tree Management

Propagated by seed, rooted cuttings, grafting, and budding. Hand pollination may be necessary. Young plants raised in a shaded nursery, usually in polythene bag. Plant after 4-6 months at spacing density of 1100-1200 trees/ha or wider spacings when growing conditions are exceptionally favorable. Soil requirements: at least 1.5 m deep, clay content 30-40%, a topsoil with at least 2% organic carbon, a cation exchange capacity of 120 mmol/kg and a base saturation of 35% such as well-drained Entisols (alluvial soils), deep and well-drained Inceptisols (volcanic and other origins), red or yellowish Ultisols and Alfisols (mineral-rich soils under forest). Low-hanging branches need to be pruned after 2-3 years to facilitate harvesting. To retain trees at the desired height chupons need to be removed at regular intervals

Tree Benefits and Uses

Farmer Uses
  • Food
  • Fuelwood
  • Medicinal

Used to make oil and a stimulant.

Farm Services
  • Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes

Used for foraging and perching by many bird species