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Pachira insignis

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Species of plant

Pachira insignis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Pachira
Species: P. insignis
Binomial name
Pachira insignis
(Sw.) Savigny

Pachira insignis is a tree native to the tropics of South America and nearby islands (e.g. Trinidad). Its English common names include "wild chestnut" and "wild breadnut".

Pachira insignis has been introduced in many tropical countries and is invasive in the Dominican Republic.

Pachira insignis is used for food and medicine. The seeds, young leaves, and flowers are eaten. It is also grown ornamentally and as a shade tree.

References

  1. ^ "Pachira insignis (Sw.) Savigny". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Pachira insignis (wild chestnut)". CABI Digital Library. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  3. "Pachira insignis (SW.) Sav. [family BOMBACACEAE]". JSTOR Global Plants. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  4. Wickens, G.E. (1995). Edible Nuts. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. p. 110. ISBN 92-5-103748-5. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
Taxon identifiers
Pachira insignis


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