From the tree known as Toborochi or as Palo Borracho, native from northeast Argentina and adjacent Bolivia to southeastern Brazil. Planted widely. Photo from Salta area, Argentina.
Previously of the Bombacaceae Family and Chorisia Genus. Widely planted from the southern tropics of South America. Known as Toborochi or as the Silk Floss Tree. In context at www.dixpix.ca/Amazon/flora/malves/index.html
Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor, Malaysia.Commersonia bartramia (L.) Merr. Malvaceae. CN: [Malay: Pokok angkut-angkut, Durian tupai, Mendorong gajah, Rami hutan.] Brown kurrajong, Scrub Christmas tree. The fruit is a dry capsule that grows up to 2 cm in diameter that splits into five segments each of which contain 2-6 seeds. The burr-like capsule is covered with soft star-shaped hairs that are 3-8 mm long. Fast growing tree and can reach 20 meter height. Bark for making cordage, girdles and woven into basket nets and mats.
