Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
millei
ID:
1215625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) A.Robyns

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 69 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214963



Common Names

  • Pseudobombax millei
  • Millei Pseudobombax
  • Millei Tree


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Description

Pseudobombax millei (also called Pseudobombax millei, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 10 meters. It is native to Central and South America, and its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudobombax millei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudobombax millei is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudobombax millei is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Pseudobombax millei

Pseudobombax millei can be found in Central and South America.

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-3900137: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.