Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) W.S.Alverson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 7 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397370
Common Names
- Fuscolepidota Pachira
- Cabelluda Pachira
- Pachira Cabelluda
Synonyms
- Pochota fuscolepidota Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Pachira fuscolepidota (also called Brown-scaled Pachira, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall and has white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pachira fuscolepidota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachira fuscolepidota 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachira fuscolepidota is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in a warm, sheltered spot and keep them moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.
Where to Find Pachira fuscolepidota
Pachira fuscolepidota is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pachira fuscolepidota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachira fuscolepidota?
Pachira fuscolepidota
What is the common name of Pachira fuscolepidota?
Fuscous-scaled pachira
What is the natural habitat of Pachira fuscolepidota?
Tropical rainforest
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,