Pochota fendleri
Chestnut, Guiana
Also known as: Bombacopsis fendleri (Seem.) Pittier +9 more
- Bombacopsis fendleri (Seem.) Pittier
- Bombacopsis jaris Pittier
- Bombacopsis quinata (Jacq.) Dugand
- Bombacopsis sepium Pittier
- Bombax fendleri (Seem.) Benth. ex B.D.Jacks.
- Bombax fendleri (Seem.) Pittier
- Bombax nicoyense Pittier
- Pachira bracteolata Decne.
- Pachira fendleri Seem.
- Pochota vulgaris Ram.Goyena
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in South America, Pochota fendleri (commonly known as Chestnut or Guiana) is a tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela