Pachira glabra
Pachira glabra, commonly known as the Money Tree, is a popular tropical ornamental plant celebrated for its braided trunk and lush, palm-like foliage. Beyond its aesthetic appeal in interior design, it holds cultural significance in Feng Shui, symbolizing prosperity, good fortune, and positive energy for those who cultivate it.
- Scientific name: Pachira glabra
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pachira glabra, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae and is categorized under 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, known as Pachira glabra, is native to the specific regions of West Tropical Africa. Its natural habitat encompasses several key countries located within this tropical belt. Specifically, its distribution can be traced through Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, the species is found growing within the territories of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |