Pachira glabra Pasq.
Saba nut Lucky tree.
Trees 9-18 m tall leaves compound  with a fan 5-9 leaflets, flowers white, , large, fragrant bloom on a long , terminal peduncle, opening at night fruit 10-10 cm long, smooth green
Soil: The tree is highly adaptable to various soils and flourishes in full sun or partial shade The tree is both drought and flood resistant
Ornamental plant. Edible seeds, rich in oil and contain 16% protein and 40-50% fat. the young leaves and flowers also eaten.
Bombax glabrum (Pasq) A Robyns
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