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provision tree

Pachira aquatica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Pachira

About

Pachira aquatica is a tropical wetland tree of the mallow family Malvaceae, native to Central and South America where it grows in swamps. It is known by the common names Malabar chestnut, French peanut, Guiana chestnut, provision tree, saba nut, monguba (Brazil), pumpo (Guatemala) and is commercially sold under the names money tree and money plant. This tree is sometimes sold with a braided trunk and is commonly grown as a houseplant, although more commonly what...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of provision tree?
The scientific name of provision tree is Pachira aquatica.
What is the conservation status of provision tree?
The provision tree has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does provision tree belong to?
provision tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does provision tree belong to?
provision tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does provision tree belong to?
provision tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does provision tree belong to?
provision tree belongs to the order Malvales.
What family does provision tree belong to?
provision tree belongs to the family Malvaceae.
What genus does provision tree belong to?
provision tree belongs to the genus Pachira.