Pachira glabra (French Peanut)
Pachira glabra variegata
Botanical names: Pachira glabra, Bombax glabrum
Common names: French Peanut, Guiana Chestnut, Provision Tree, Money Tree, Saba Nut
Family: Malvaceae (Formerly:Bombacaceae)
Subfamily: Bombacoideae
Origin: Brazil
The large and showy flowers are perfect and terminal, with a long peduncle. The petals and numerous stamens are white. Fruits are much smaller than in P. aqautica, and elongated rather than round. The allegedly edible seeds are only about 1 inch long. Grow in full sun for best flower production. Used for making braided Money Tree bonsai.
In some sources Pachira aquatica is indicated as synonim of Pachira glabra.
Similar plants: Pachira glabra (French Peanut)
1 y.o. bonsai
Pachira glabra variegata
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