Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 1: 210 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295744
Common Names
- Bombaxflower Lorostemon
- Bombaciflorum Lorostemon
- Bombaxflower Pitchapple
Description
Lorostemon bombaciflorum (also called Bombax lorostemon, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with smooth, gray bark. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and glossy green. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Lorostemon bombaciflorum is used for timber and fuelwood. It has a high density and is resistant to termites.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lorostemon bombaciflorum is yellow, with five petals and numerous stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lorostemon bombaciflorum is a tropical shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they root.
Where to Find Lorostemon bombaciflorum
Lorostemon bombaciflorum can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Lorostemon bombaciflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lorostemon bombaciflorum?
Lorostemon bombaciflorum
What is the common name of Lorostemon bombaciflorum?
Bombac-flowered Lorostemon
What is the natural habitat of Lorostemon bombaciflorum?
It is native to Central and South America
Species in the Lorostemon genus
Species in the Clusiaceae family
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora,
Allanblackia floribunda,
Allanblackia gabonensis,
Allanblackia kimbiliensis,
Allanblackia kisonghi,
Allanblackia marienii,
Allanblackia staneriana,
Allanblackia stuhlmannii,
Allanblackia ulugurensis,
Chrysochlamys allenii,
Chrysochlamys alterninervia,
Chrysochlamys angustifolia,
Chrysochlamys balboa,
Chrysochlamys bracteolata,
Chrysochlamys caribaea,
Chrysochlamys colombiana,
Chrysochlamys conferta,
Chrysochlamys cuneata,
Chrysochlamys dependens,
Chrysochlamys eclipes,
Chrysochlamys floribunda,
Chrysochlamys glauca,
Chrysochlamys gloriosa,
Chrysochlamys goudotii,
Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana,
Chrysochlamys laxa,
Chrysochlamys macrophylla,
Chrysochlamys membranacea,
Chrysochlamys membrillensis,
Chrysochlamys micrantha,
Chrysochlamys multiflora,
Chrysochlamys myrcioides,
Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis,
Chrysochlamys pachypoda,
Chrysochlamys pauciflora,
Chrysochlamys pavonii,
Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia,
Chrysochlamys silvicola,
Chrysochlamys skutchii,
Chrysochlamys tenuifolia,
Chrysochlamys tenuis,
Chrysochlamys ulei,
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri,
Chrysochlamys chrisharonii,
Clusia nipensis,
Clusia pachamamae,
Clusia abbottii,
Clusia acuminata,
Clusia aemygdioi,
Clusia alainii,