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Balsa

Ochroma pyramidale

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About

The Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) is a species in the genus Ochroma. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (India), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇵🇼 Palau

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Ochroma pyramidale (Balsa)

Names in Other Languages

French balsa

German Balsabaum

Portuguese Pau-de-balsa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Balsa?

The scientific name of Balsa is Ochroma pyramidale. It belongs to the genus Ochroma.

Where does Balsa live?

Balsa is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (India), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, India, Palau.

What family does Balsa belong to?

Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) belongs to the genus Ochroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

What kingdom does Balsa belong to?

Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).