Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
cajamarcanus
ID:
1265447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Alonso

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 25: 468 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264785



Common Names

  • Pseudobombax Cajamarcanus
  • Cajamarca Pseudobombax
  • Cajamarca Shaving-Brush Tree


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Description

Pseudobombax cajamarcanus (also called Cajamarca Pseudobombax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bombacaceae. It is a shrub with evergreen leaves, and its flowers are white in color. It is native to Peru, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudobombax cajamarcanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudobombax cajamarcanus has large, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudobombax cajamarcanus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Pseudobombax cajamarcanus

Pseudobombax cajamarcanus is native to Brazil.

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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