Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyramidale
ID:
391250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav. ex Lam.) Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 5: 123 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390582



Common Names

  • Ochroma pyramidale
  • Balsa Tree
  • Cotton Tree


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Synonyms

  • Ochroma bicolor Rowlee [unknown]
  • Ochroma velutina Rowlee [unknown]
  • Ochroma tomentosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Ochroma obtusa Rowlee [unknown]
  • Ochroma limonensis Rowlee [unknown]
  • Ochroma lagopus Sw. [unknown]
  • Ochroma grandiflora Rowlee [unknown]
  • Ochroma concolor Rowlee [unknown]
  • Ochroma pyramidale concolor (Rowlee) R.E.Schult. [unknown]
  • Ochroma pyramidale bicolor (Rowlee) Brizicky [unknown]
  • Bombax angulatum Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Bombax pyramidale Cav. ex Lam. [unknown]
  • Bombax pyramidatum Steud. [unknown]
  • Ochroma lagopus bicolor (Rowlee) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Ochroma obtusum Rowlee [unknown]
  • Bombax angulata Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Ochroma boliviana Rowlee [unknown]
  • Ochroma lagopus occigranatensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Ochroma limonense Rowlee [unknown]
  • Ochroma peruviana I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Ochroma tomentosum Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Ochroma tomentosum ibarrense Benoist [unknown]

Description

Ochroma pyramidale (also called 'Balsa', among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ochroma pyramidale is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochroma pyramidale has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochroma pyramidale is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 50 feet in height. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F.

Where to Find Ochroma pyramidale

Ochroma pyramidale is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Ochroma pyramidale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochroma pyramidale?

Ochroma pyramidale

What is the common name of Ochroma pyramidale?

Balsa wood

What is the natural habitat of Ochroma pyramidale?

It is native to Central and South America

Species in the Ochroma genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2401123: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.