Pseudobombax ellipticum

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Kingdom Plantae Family Malvaceae Scientific name Pseudobombax ellipticum Rank Species		Order Malvales Genus Pseudobombax Higher classification Pseudobombax

Similar Pseudobombax, Bombax, Bombacaceae, Bombacoideae, Bursera simaruba

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Pseudobombax ellipticum, with the Common names include "shaving brush tree" and amapolla tree, is a species of plant in the Bombacoideae subfamily of the Malvaceae family.

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Distribution

The tree is native to southern Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Description

Pseudobombax ellipticum tree PSEUDOBOMBAX ELLIPTICUM

Pseudobombax elipticum is a tree that can reach 18 m (60 ft) in height and 1.3 m (4 ft) d.b.h. Its branches are close to the base of the stem. It is a deciduous tree with succulent stems.

Uses

Uses include firewood and wood for carving handicrafts.

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The attractive flowers are used to decorate homes and churches in Central America. In Central America, a highly intoxicating drink is made from the tree.

Cultivation

The tree is grown as an ornamental tree in Florida, Hawaii, and coastal Southern California.