Pachira Aquatica - Money Tree

Pachira aquatica is a species of tropical wetland tree in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to Central and South America where it grows in swamps. It is known by its common names Malabar chestnut, French peanut, Guiana chestnut, provision tree, Saba nut, Monguba (Brazil), Pumpo (Guatemala) and Jelinjoche (Costa Rica) and is under the names money tree and money plant. This trees are planted from seeds, ranging from 5 to 10 years old, some with a braided trunk and is grown as a houseplant, although more commonly what is sold as a "Pachira aquatica"