Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
398024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pasq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Rendiconto Accad. Sci. Soc. Borbon. Napoli 7: 18 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397356



Common Names

  • Pachira glabra
  • Glabra Pachira
  • Pachira


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Synonyms

  • Pochota glabra (Pasq.) Bullock [unknown]
  • Pachira oleagina Decne. [unknown]
  • Bombacopsis glabra (Pasq.) Robyns [unknown]
  • Bombax anisophyllum Buxb. [unknown]
  • Bombax columellatum Buxb. [unknown]
  • Bombax glabrum (Pasq.) A.Robyns [unknown]
  • Bombax kimuenzae De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Bombax oleagineum (Decne.) A.Robyns [unknown]
  • Bombax glabrum Robyns [unknown]
  • Bombax oleagineum Robyns [unknown]

Description

Pachira glabra (also called Smooth-barked 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 glabra 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

The flower of Pachira glabra is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachira glabra is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It is native to Mexico and Central and South America. It is often found in wetter areas such as swamps and lowland forests. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Pachira glabra

Pachira glabra is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pachira glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachira glabra?

Pachira glabra

What is the common name of Pachira glabra?

Smooth pachira

What is the natural habitat of Pachira glabra?

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,

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