Kingdom: Plantae

Sub kingdom: Tracheobionta

Superdivision: Spermatophyta

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Subclass: Dilleniidae

Order: Malvales

Family: Bombacaceae Kunth

Genus: Pachira Aubl.

Species: Pachira aquatica Aubl.

• River estauries, Lowland rainforests, Marshy, Riverine, Cay soils

Industrial Uses:

• The oil extracted from Pachira aquatica seeds can also be used for biodiesel production. Biodiesel is a renewable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional diesel fuel.

• Pachira aquatica oil is used in the cosmetic industry for its emollient properties. It can be found in moisturizers, lotions, and hair care products.

Pharmaceutical Uses:

• Pachira aquatica has been traditionally used in various cultures for its medicinal properties, including wound healing, digestive health, and pain relief.

• Extracts may be used to develop medications for managing diabetes and improving insulin sensitivity.

Pharmacological Uses:

• Pachira aquatica extracts have demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory effects, which can be beneficial in treating inflammatory conditions.

• Pachira aquatica extracts have shown potential antiproliferative effects against human tumor cell lines, suggesting a role in cancer prevention or treatment.

• Pachira aquatica extracts from flowers, leaves, and seeds contain flavonoids, phenolic acids, coumarins, and saturated fatty acids, showing potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, with varied antiproliferative effects against human tumor cell lines..