Cocoa
“Cocoa is more than just a beverage; it is a symbol of prosperity and
happiness.” – Alexander von Humboldt (famous naturalist and explorer
from Germany).
The Cocoa Tree and Its Name
• Book: “Species Plantarum” (1753)
• Scientist: Carl Linnaeus (also known as Carl von Linné)
• Achievement:
• Gave plants simple and uniform names
• This naming system is still used today
• Cocoa tree: scientific name: “Theobroma cacao” (from Greek:
Theobroma: “food of the gods”)
Summary:
In an important book called “Species Plantarum” from 1753, the scientist
Carl Linnaeus gave plants simple and uniform names. This type of
naming is still used today. An example of this is the cocoa tree, which is
called “Theobroma cacao”. “Theobroma” means “food of the gods”,
showing how valuable cocoa was even then.
Presentation on the Cocoa Tree
1. Introduction
“Cocoa is more than just a beverage; it is a symbol of prosperity and
happiness.” – Alexander von Humboldt (famous naturalist and explorer
from Germany).
The Cocoa Tree and Its Name
• Book: “Species Plantarum” (1753)
• Scientist: Carl Linnaeus (also known as Carl von Linné)
• Achievement:
• Gave plants simple and uniform names
• This naming system is still used today
• Cocoa tree: scientific name: “Theobroma cacao” (from Greek:
Theobroma: “food of the gods”)
Summary:
In an important book called “Species Plantarum” from 1753, the scientist
Carl Linnaeus gave plants simple and uniform names. This type of
naming is still used today. An example of this is the cocoa tree, which is
called “Theobroma cacao”. “Theobroma” means “food of the gods”,
showing how valuable cocoa was even then.
Presentation on the Cocoa Tree
1. Introduction
