Pseudobombax

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Pseudobombax

Description Pseudobombax is a genus of tropical trees that belong to the Malvaceae family. The name ‘Pseudobombax’ comes from the Greek words ‘pseudo’ meaning ‘false’ and ‘bombax’ meaning ‘cotton tree’. The genus consists of about 25 species that are native to Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The tree is commonly known as the tree of shaving brush…