Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
593250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) P.E.Gibbs & Semir

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 134 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592582

Common Names

  • Insignis Ceiba
  • Insignis Kapok
  • Insignis Silk-Cotton Tree

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Synonyms

  • Ceiba integrifolia (Ulbr.) Ravenna [unknown]
  • Ceiba mythica Ravenna [unknown]
  • Chorisia insignis Kunth [unknown]
  • Chorisia integrifolia Ulbr. [unknown]

Description

Ceiba insignis (also called the royal kapok tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown. Its bark is grey-brown and scaly, and its leaves are compound and arranged in whorls. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceiba insignis is used to make furniture, paper, rope, and fuel. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceiba insignis is white and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceiba insignis is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is often used as an ornamental tree. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in the fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Ceiba insignis

Ceiba insignis is native to Central America and Mexico.

Ceiba insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Insignis Ceiba?

Ceiba insignis

What is the common name of Ceiba insignis?

Insignis Ceiba

Where is Ceiba insignis native to?

South America

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2707371: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
João Semir (1937-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semir' in the authors string.
Peter Edward Gibbs (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Gibbs' in the authors string.