Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
marginatum
ID:
397883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) A.Robyns

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 73 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397215



Common Names

  • Pseudobombax Marginatum
  • Marginatum Pseudobombax
  • Marginatum Tree


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Synonyms

  • Pachira rufescens A.St.-Hil. & Naudin [unknown]
  • Pachira marginata A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Bombax carolinum Vell. [unknown]
  • Bombax marginatum (A.St.-Hil., A.Juss. & Cambess.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Bombax marginatum obcordatum R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Bombax pumilum Pilg. [unknown]
  • Carolinea marginata G.Don [unknown]

Description

Pseudobombax marginatum (also called Marginate 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 marginatum 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

Pseudobombax marginatum has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudobombax marginatum is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pseudobombax marginatum

Pseudobombax marginatum 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 marginatum FAQ

What is the common name of Pseudobombax marginatum?

Margined Bombax

What is the growth rate of Pseudobombax marginatum?

Moderate

What is the soil type of Pseudobombax marginatum?

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-2412499: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.