Pseudobombax campestre - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campestre
ID:
1279641
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) A.Robyns
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 65 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278979
Common Names
- Pseudobombax campestre
- Field Pseudobombax
- Field Shaving-brush Tree
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Pseudobombax campestre (also called Campestre Pseudobombax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 2–5 m. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudobombax campestre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudobombax campestre has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Pseudobombax campestre can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
Where to Find Pseudobombax campestre
Pseudobombax campestre is native to the Campestre region of Brazil and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.
Species in the Pseudobombax genus
Pseudobombax cinereum, Pseudobombax marginatum, Pseudobombax tomentosum, Pseudobombax septenatum, Pseudobombax petropolitanum, Pseudobombax maximum, Pseudobombax longiflorum, Pseudobombax grandiflorum, Pseudobombax euryandrum, Pseudobombax ellipticum, Pseudobombax croizatii, Pseudobombax minimum, Pseudobombax parvifolium, Pseudobombax calcicola, Pseudobombax andicola, Pseudobombax ellipticoideum, Pseudobombax millei, Pseudobombax munguba, Pseudobombax argentinum, Pseudobombax palmeri, Pseudobombax cajamarcanus, Pseudobombax campestre, Pseudobombax crassipes, Pseudobombax simplicifolium, Pseudobombax riopretensis, Pseudobombax majus, Pseudobombax pulchellum,
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 tro-50301129: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.