Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
munguba
ID:
1215693

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Dugand

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Mutisia 9: 4 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215031



Common Names

  • Pseudobombax munguba
  • Munguba
  • Bombax munguba


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Description

Pseudobombax munguba (also called Munguba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and deeply veined. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudobombax munguba is used for making furniture and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudobombax munguba is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudobombax munguba is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Pseudobombax munguba

Pseudobombax munguba is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Pseudobombax munguba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudobombax munguba?

Pseudobombax munguba

What is the common name of Pseudobombax munguba?

Munguba

What is the natural habitat of Pseudobombax munguba?

Tropical rainforests

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-3900647: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Armando Dugand (1906-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dugand' in the authors string.