Pachira dolichocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Robyns
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 58: 535 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277535
Common Names
- Pachira dolichocalyx
- Dolichocalyx Pachira
- Dolichocalyx Guiana Chestnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pachira dolichocalyx (also called Dolichocalyx Pachira, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a single stem and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and elliptic to obovate. It grows in wet forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pachira dolichocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pachira dolichocalyx are small, white, and arranged in spikes. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pachira dolichocalyx is a fast-growing, evergreen, flowering tree native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pachira dolichocalyx
Pachira dolichocalyx is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests.
Pachira dolichocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachira dolichocalyx?
Pachira dolichocalyx
What is the common name of Pachira dolichocalyx?
Long-petiole Pachira
What is the natural habitat of Pachira dolichocalyx?
Tropical forests in 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 tro-50294721: 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.