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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;