Manguba
Pseudobombax munguba
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree.
It was in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Algodon de arbol, Munguba, Pretino punga
Synonyms
Bombax munguba Mart.; Pseudobombax amapaense A. Robyns;