What is the classification of a cocoa tree?

The scientific classification of the cocoa tree, also known as *Theobroma cacao*, is as follows:

Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)

Division: Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants)

Class: Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)

Order: Malvales

Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Genus: Theobroma

Species: Theobroma cacao

The name *Theobroma* derives from the Greek words "theo" (god) and "broma" (food), indicating the significant value and culinary appreciation of cocoa throughout history.