Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punga-schunkei
ID:
1269041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Alonso

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 27: 34 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268379



Common Names

  • Pachira Schunkei
  • Money Tree
  • Guiana Chestnut


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Description

Pachira punga-schunkei (also called Schunke's Pachira, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen tree that grows in a conical shape. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks. Its leaves are large and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Pachira punga-schunkei is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachira punga-schunkei has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachira punga-schunkei can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring on a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a cool, shaded area. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pachira punga-schunkei

Pachira punga-schunkei is native to Peru.

Pachira punga-schunkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachira punga-schunkei?

Pachira punga-schunkei

What is the common name of Pachira punga-schunkei?

Punga-Schunkei

What is the natural habitat of Pachira punga-schunkei?

Moist forests, along streams and rivers

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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