Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
petropolitanum
ID:
397888

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Robyns

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 83 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397220



Common Names

  • Pseudobombax Petropolitanum
  • Petropolitanum Pseudobombax
  • Petropolitanum Tree


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Description

Pseudobombax petropolitanum (also called Petropolitan 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 petropolitanum 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 petropolitanum 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 petropolitanum is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 40 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 petropolitanum

Pseudobombax petropolitanum 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 petropolitanum FAQ

What is the common name of Pseudobombax petropolitanum?

Petroleum Bombax

What is the growth rate of Pseudobombax petropolitanum?

Moderate

What is the soil type of Pseudobombax petropolitanum?

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,