Pachira morae

Description

A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family (subfamily Bombacoideae), native to warm regions.

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Edible Uses

The seeds are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Colombia, Guyana, South America, Venezuela,

Notes

In the subfamily Bombacoideae.

Also Known As

Chai-ka, Chee-nee, Wanti-beeye

References (3)

• Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 472
• Kew Plants of the World On line
• Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.

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