Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
398095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 726 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397427



Common Names

  • Aquatic Pachira
  • Pachira Acuática
  • Pachira Aquatica


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Synonyms

  • Pachira villosula Pittier [unknown]
  • Pachira longifolia Hook. [unknown]
  • Pachira grandiflora Tussac [unknown]
  • Pachira pustulifera Pittier [unknown]
  • Pachira macrocarpa (Schltdl. & Cham.) Walp. [unknown]
  • Bombax aquaticum (Aubl.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Bombax macrocarpum (Schltdl. & Cham.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Bombax rigidifolium Ducke [unknown]
  • Carolinea grandiflora Spach [unknown]
  • Carolinea macrocarpa Schltdl. & Cham. [unknown]
  • Carolinea princeps L.f. [unknown]
  • Pachira carolinea Dum.Cours. [illegitimate]
  • Pachira aquatica occidentalis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Pachira aquatica surinamensis Decne. [unknown]
  • Pachira villulosa Pittier [unknown]
  • Pachira aquatica manausensis A.Robyns [unknown]

Description

Pachira aquatica (also called 'Water Pachira', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has a thin stem and leathery leaves, and grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pachira aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachira aquatica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachira aquatica is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted and established.

Where to Find Pachira aquatica

Pachira aquatica is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical regions.

Pachira aquatica FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Pachira aquatica?

Pachira aquatica prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal soil for Pachira aquatica?

Pachira aquatica prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0

What is the ideal light for Pachira aquatica?

Pachira aquatica prefers bright, indirect light

Species in the Pachira genus

Pachira rupicola, Pachira trinitensis, Pachira tocantina, Pachira tepuiensis, Pachira subandina, Pachira speciosa, Pachira sordida, Pachira sessilis, Pachira yapacanae, Pachira rurrenabaqueana, Pachira glabra, Pachira liesneri, Pachira insignis, Pachira humilis, Pachira gracilis, Pachira macrocalyx, Pachira fuscolepidota, Pachira flaviflora, Pachira faroensis, Pachira emarginata, Pachira dugandeana, Pachira duckei, Pachira robynsii, Pachira retusa, Pachira pulchra, Pachira pseudofaroensis, Pachira patinoi, Pachira paraensis, Pachira orinocensis, Pachira cubensis, Pachira obovata, Pachira nitida, Pachira nervosa, Pachira mutisiana, Pachira morae, Pachira minor, Pachira mawarinumae, Pachira cowanii, Pachira coriacea, Pachira calophylla, Pachira aquatica, Pachira amazonica, Pachira aracamuniana, Pachira brevipes, Pachira punga-schunkei, Pachira dolichocalyx, Pachira endecaphylla,

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,