Ochroma pyramidale, commonly known as the balsa tree, is a large, fast-growing tree native to the Americas. It is the sole member of the genus Ochroma. [1] The tree is famous for its wide …

Valued across the world for its strong but light wood, the balsa tree is native to the rainforests of South America. Over 95% of balsa wood comes from Ecuador, where it is grown in dense …

Ochroma is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae, containing the sole species Ochroma pyramidale, commonly known as the balsa tree. It is a large, fast-growing …

Ochroma pyramidale. syn. O. lagopus. Balsa. Family: Bombacaceae. Other Common Names: Balsa (Central and South America in general), Corcho (Mexico), Gatillo (Nicaragua), Enea, …

Ochroma or balsa tree（Scientific name: Ochroma lagopus、Synonym: Ochroma pyramidale）is an evergreen or deciduous broad-leaved tree in the family Bombacaceae, native to southern …

Balsa is the common name for a fast-growing, tropical American tree, Ochroma pyramidale (synonym O. lagopus), characterized by soft and light wood.

balsa, (Ochroma pyramidale), fast-growing tropical tree in the mallow family (Malvaceae), noted for its extremely lightweight and light-coloured wood. Balsa can be found from southern …

Apr 9, 2009 · Scientific Name: Ochroma pyramidale. Distribution: Tropical regions of the Americas; also grown on plantations. Tree Size: 60-90 ft (18-28 m) tall, 3-4 ft (1-1.2 m) trunk …

Balsa tree actually contain only one species: a large, fast-growing tree that can grow up to 30 m tall. This unique tree has been harvested for its wood both locally and industrially. The wood …

Under natural conditions forest clearance exposes the soil to the sun and this triggers germination of Ochroma seeds. In the nursery seeds are sown in lines 3 - 4cm apart under slight shade …