Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentandra
ID:
593262

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gaertn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 244 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592594

Common Names

  • Pentandra Ceiba
  • Pentandra Kapok
  • Pentandra Silk-Cotton Tree

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Synonyms

  • Xylon pentandrum (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bombax cumanense Kunth [unknown]
  • Bombax guineensis Schumach. [unknown]
  • Bombax inerme L. [unknown]
  • Bombax mompoxense Kunth [unknown]
  • Bombax occidentale Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bombax orientale Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bombax pentandrum L. [unknown]
  • Bombax pentandrum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Ceiba caribaea (DC.) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ceiba casearia Medik. [unknown]
  • Ceiba guineensis (Schumach.) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ceiba occidentalis (Spreng.) Burkill [unknown]
  • Ceiba pentandra caribaea (DC.) Bakh. [unknown]
  • Ceiba thonningii A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron anfractuosum DC. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron anfractuosum caribaeum DC. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron anfractuosum guianense Sagot [unknown]
  • Eriodendron caribaeum (DC.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Eriodendron occidentale (Spreng.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Eriodendron orientale Kostel. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron pentandrum (L.) Kurz [unknown]
  • Gossampinus alba Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Gossampinus rumphii Schott & Endl. [unknown]
  • Ceiba guineensis ampla A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ceiba guineensis clausa A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ceiba pentandra albolana Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Ceiba pentandra grisea Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Ceiba pentandra indica Bakh. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron anfractuosum indicum DC. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron anfractuosum africanum DC. [unknown]
  • Bombax guineense Schum. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron caribaeum G.Don ex Loud. [unknown]
  • Ceiba pentandra clausa Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Ceiba pentandra dehiscens Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Ceiba thonnerii A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Ceiba pentandra (also called the white 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 pentandra 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 pentandra 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 pentandra is a tropical tree 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 pentandra

Ceiba pentandra is native to Central America and Mexico.

Ceiba pentandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentandra Ceiba?

Ceiba pentandra

What is the common name of Ceiba pentandra?

Pentandra Ceiba

Where is Ceiba pentandra native to?

Central and 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-2707382: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.