Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jasminodora
ID:
593253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(3): 213 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592585

Common Names

  • Jasminodora Ceiba
  • Jasminodora Kapok
  • Jasminodora Silk-Cotton Tree

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Synonyms

  • Xylon jasminodorum (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bombax jasminodorum (J.St.-Hil.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Ceiba sipolisii K.Schum. & Schwacke [unknown]
  • Eriodendron jasminiodorum A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Erione jasminodora (A.St.-Hil.) Schott & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Ceiba jasminodora (also called the jasmine-scented 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 jasminodora 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 jasminodora 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

Trichopilia similis is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, requiring a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, chunky potting mix, such as a mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Ceiba jasminodora

Ceiba jasminodora is native to Central America and Mexico.

Ceiba jasminodora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminodora Ceiba?

Ceiba jasminodora

What is the common name of Ceiba jasminodora?

Jasminodora Ceiba

Where is Ceiba jasminodora 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-2707374: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.