Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lupuna
ID:
593254

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Gibbs & Semir

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 60: 270 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592586

Common Names

  • Lupuna Ceiba
  • Lupuna Kapok
  • Lupuna Silk-Cotton Tree

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Description

Ceiba lupuna (also called the lupuna tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to 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 lupuna 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 lupuna 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 lupuna 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 lupuna

Ceiba lupuna is native to Central America and Mexico.

Ceiba lupuna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupuna Ceiba?

Ceiba lupuna

What is the common name of Ceiba lupuna?

Lupuna Ceiba

Where is Ceiba lupuna 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-2707375: Based on the initial data import
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.