Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) Fern.Alonso
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 27(102): 36 (2003).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397319
Common Names
- Pachira rurrenabaqueana
- Rurrenabaqueana Pachira
- Pachira
Synonyms
- Bombacopsis rurrenabaqueana (Rusby) A.Robyns [unknown]
- Bombax rurrenabaqueanum Rusby [unknown]
- Bombacopsis rurrenabaqueana (Rusby) Robyns [deprecated]
Description
Pachira rurrenabaqueana (also called 'Rurrenabaque Pachira', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Bolivia. It has a thin stem and leathery leaves, and grows in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pachira rurrenabaqueana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachira rurrenabaqueana has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachira rurrenabaqueana is a large, evergreen tree that can reach up to 50 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Pachira rurrenabaqueana
Pachira rurrenabaqueana is native to Central and South America.
Pachira rurrenabaqueana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachira rurrenabaqueana?
Pachira rurrenabaqueana
What is the family of Pachira rurrenabaqueana?
Malvaceae
Where is Pachira rurrenabaqueana found?
Bolivia
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,