pachirapachira
genusgenusTropical trees characterized by their distinctive compound leaves arranged like the spokes of an umbrella and their showy flowers with long, thin petals. These robust plants naturally grow in wetland areas and swamps, developing thick trunks that can store water during dry periods.
Etymology
The name 'Pachira' comes from the Guianese indigenous language, where it was the local name for these trees, later adopted by botanists as the scientific genus name.
Interesting fact!
In their natural habitat, their large, football-sized fruits explosively burst open when ripe, scattering seeds across the forest floor in a spectacular display.
All species of Pachira
pachiraGlabra
Guiana chestnut, Money tree, Smooth money tree.
pachiraQuinata
Five-finger money tree, Guiana chestnut quinata, Five-leaf water chestnut.
pachiraInsignis
Wild chestnut, Provision tree, Guiana chestnut.
pachiraAquatica
Money tree, Guiana chestnut, Malabar chestnut.
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