Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocalyx
ID:
398036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) Fern.Alonso

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 56: 310 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397368



Common Names

  • Money Tree
  • Guiana Chestnut
  • Malabar Chestnut


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Synonyms

  • Bombacopsis macrocalyx (Ducke) A.Robyns [unknown]
  • Bombax macrocalyx Ducke [unknown]

Description

Pachira macrocalyx (also called Large-calyx 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 macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx has large, 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 macrocalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Pachira macrocalyx

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

Pachira macrocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachira macrocalyx?

Pachira macrocalyx

What is the common name of Pachira macrocalyx?

Large-calyx pachira

What is the natural habitat of Pachira macrocalyx?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2412769: Based on the initial data import
José Luis Fernández Alonso (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Alonso' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.