Pachira brevipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Robyns) W.S.Alverson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 45: 215 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737103
Common Names
- Brevipes Pachira
- Brevipes Malabar Chestnut
- Brevipes Guiana Chestnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pachira brevipes (also called Short-stalked Pachira, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to South America. It has large, yellow flowers and long, compound leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Pachira brevipes is a popular ornamental tree that is often used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, such as diarrhea and constipation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pachira brevipes is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pachira brevipes is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Pachira brevipes
Pachira brevipes is native to Central and South America.
Pachira brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachira brevipes?
Pachira brevipes
What type of plant is Pachira brevipes?
Tropical evergreen tree
Where is Pachira brevipes native to?
Central and South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2872779: Based on the initial data import
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.
William Surprison Alverson (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.S.Alverson' in the authors string.