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Eriotheca roseorum

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A tree.

In the subfamily Bombacoideae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 400-600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds ?


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Imbirussu, Paineira

Synonyms

Bombax roseorum Cuatrec.; Tartagalia roseorum (Cuatrec.) T. Mey; Tartagalia rubra Capurro;