Pachira aquatica
Pachira aquatica, commonly known as the Money Tree, is a tropical plant prized for its ornamental beauty and symbolic prosperity. Beyond its lush foliage, it holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, often utilized for its purported healing properties in treating inflammation, skin conditions, and various digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Pachira aquatica
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pachira aquatica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae and the genus Pachira.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pachira | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple tropical regions. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Guinea and Senegal. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within the territories of Cameroon and Congo. Furthermore, the species reaches the Western Indian Ocean, where it is located in the Comoros. These various locations highlight its ability to thrive in distinct tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pachira aquatica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oil.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |