| Family | Malvaceae |
| Scientific name | Theobroma cacao |
| Common name (English) | Cocoa |
| Common name (Malay) | / |
| Identified as | Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land |
Theobroma cacao, commonly known as the cacao tree, is a tropical evergreen species in the Malvaceae family and the source of cocoa and chocolate. Native to the rainforests of Central and South America, it bears brightly colored pods filled with seeds that, when fermented and processed, become the foundation of one of the world’s most cherished foods. Traditionally valued not only as a nutrient-rich food but also for its stimulating, heart-supporting, and mood-enhancing properties, Theobroma cacao holds enduring cultural, economic, and medicinal significance.