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pochote

Scientific Name: Ceiba aesculifolia

Family: Bombacaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Pachira quinata: The Pochote Tree

Pachira quinata, commonly known as Pochote, is a flowering tree species belonging to the mallow family, Malvaceae. This tree is known for its presence in dry forests and is also mentioned in connection to various locations and businesses, like hotels and markets, in Central America and Mexico.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that the trunk of the Bombacopsis quinata, which is associated with Pochote, is covered in sharp spines.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that the trunk of the Bombacopsis quinata, which is associated with Pochote, is covered in sharp spines.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Pachira quinata
  • Common Name: Pochote
  • Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
  • Synonyms or related names mentioned:
    • Bombacopsis quinata (often associated with the name "Pochote")
    • Bombacaceae (a family name formerly used for plants now in Malvaceae)
    • Ceiba (the text refers to "several trees of the genus Ceiba")

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pachira quinata inhabits dry forests.
  • Specific locations mentioned:
    • Costa Rica
    • Nicaragua
    • Various locations named "Pochote" in Costa Rica and Mexico, including a village and markets.

Ecological Role

  • The text hints at potential interaction with the environment as the tree is found near mangrove areas, suggesting it may be part of the coastal ecosystem.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The trunk of at least one species associated with the name Pochote (Bombacopsis quinata) is covered in sharp spines.
  • Mention of algodon blancuzco (whitish cotton) that surrounds the seeds of the fruit. This is used as filling.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Pochote" is associated with a "ghost town" village in Costa Rica.
  • The tree is used to construct buildings.