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pochote

Scientific Name: Ceiba acuminata

Family: Bombacaceae

Category: Dicot

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Pachira quinata: An Overview

Pachira quinata, commonly known as Pochote, is a captivating tree species belonging to the mallow family, Malvaceae. This tree is noted for its presence in diverse locations, from dry forests to coastal regions.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The text mentions that the trunk of Bombacopsis quinata (synonym of Pachira quinata) is covered in sharp spines.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Pachira quinata
  • Common Name: Pochote
  • Family: Malvaceae (mallow family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Bombacopsis quinata

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pachira quinata is found in the dry forests of Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
  • It can also be found in coastal areas and near estuaries, such as the small fishing village of Pochote in Costa Rica, located at the northern end of Tambor Bay.

Morphological Characteristics and Uses

  • The trunk of Bombacopsis quinata (Pochote) is noted for being covered in sharp spines.
  • The tree produces a cotton-like material around its seeds, which has been traditionally used as filling for mattresses and pillows.
  • The wood is considered a luxury wood and is used for various applications.

Quirky Facts

  • The village of Pochote in Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as a "ghost town."

Traditional Uses

  • Traditional nomenclature, forms of use and management and role in peasant subsistence of the &#8220pochote&#8221 tree has been documented in studies.