Theobroma cacao
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Origin of this tropical understory tree in the family of the Sterculiaceae are the Amazon Headwaters from where it moved to Central America. Cocoa cultivation began by Mayan tribes in Central America, ca. 1500 BC. Mayas and Aztec attributed divine origin to cocoa tree (brought by god Quetzacoatl). The precious cocoa beans were used as a currency. The sacred beverage called "chocolatl" was consumed from golden cups.
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| Page title: | Theobroma cacao |
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| IP-address: | 130.70.132.229 |
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| NS | Name Servers: ALPHA.LOUISIANA.EDU 130.70.128.2 CHARLIE.LOUISIANA.EDU 130.70.128.3 |
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| Date | activated: 21-Sep-1999 last updated: 09-Feb-2010 expires: 31-Jul-2014 |