Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
397892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) A.Robyns

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 50 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397224



Common Names

  • Pseudobombax Grandiflorum
  • Grandiflorum Pseudobombax
  • Grandiflorum Tree


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Synonyms

  • Pachira decaphylla A.St.-Hil. & Naudin [unknown]
  • Pachira alba Walp. [unknown]
  • Bombax album (Lodd.) Bakh. [unknown]
  • Bombax cyathophorum (Cass.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Bombax decaphyllum (A.St.-Hil. & Naudin) Decne. [unknown]
  • Bombax grandiflorum Cav. [unknown]
  • Carolinea alba G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Pseudobombax grandiflorum grandiflorum [unknown]
  • Pachira commersonii Planch. ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Pachira cyathophora Casar. [unknown]

Description

Pseudobombax grandiflorum (also called Large-Flowered Pseudobombax, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Mexico. It has small, fragrant white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudobombax grandiflorum has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to make dyes for fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pseudobombax grandiflorum are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudobombax grandiflorum is a large tree that can reach up to 60 feet in height. It is native to Mexico and Central and South America. It is often found in wetter areas such as swamps and lowland forests. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Pseudobombax grandiflorum

Pseudobombax grandiflorum is a species of flowering plant in the family Bombacaceae. It is native to Central and South America, including Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Pseudobombax grandiflorum FAQ

What is the common name of Pseudobombax grandiflorum?

Large-flowered Bombax

What is the growth rate of Pseudobombax grandiflorum?

Moderate

What is the soil type of Pseudobombax grandiflorum?

Well-drained soil

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-2412515: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.