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castanha-do-Maranhão

Pachira aquatica

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (Dominican Republic), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malvales (Malvales)
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Pachira
Species
Pachira aquatica (castanha-do-Maranhão)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ceibo de agua
French châtaignier de la Guyane
German Sumpf-Rasierpinselbaum
Portuguese castanha-do-Maranhão

Similar Species in Pachira

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moneytree
Pachira glabra
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of castanha-do-Maranhão?
The scientific name of castanha-do-Maranhão is Pachira aquatica. It belongs to the genus Pachira.
Where does castanha-do-Maranhão live?
castanha-do-Maranhão is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (Dominican Republic), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guinea, India, Taiwan.
What family does castanha-do-Maranhão belong to?
castanha-do-Maranhão (Pachira aquatica) belongs to the genus Pachira, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
What kingdom does castanha-do-Maranhão belong to?
castanha-do-Maranhão (Pachira aquatica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of castanha-do-Maranhão?
The closest relatives of castanha-do-Maranhão in the genus Pachira include moneytree.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Pachira — 2 Species

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castanha-do-Maranhão
Pachira aquatica
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moneytree
Pachira glabra
NE
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