Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubiflora
ID:
593265

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592597

Common Names

  • Pubiflora Ceiba
  • Pubiflora Kapok
  • Pubiflora Silk-Cotton Tree

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Synonyms

  • Xylon pubiflorum (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ceiba fiebrigii Hochr. [unknown]
  • Ceiba glaziovii glabriflora Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ceiba glaziovii transiens Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ceiba jaibana Ravenna [unknown]
  • Ceiba pubiflora coaetanea Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ceiba pubiflora genuina Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ceiba pubiflora glabriflora (Chodat & Hassl.) Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ceiba pubiflora grandiflora Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ceiba pubiflora praecox Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ceiba pubiflora transiens (Chodat & Hassl.) Hassl. [unknown]
  • Chorisia pubiflora (A.St.-Hil.) Dawson [unknown]
  • Eriodendron pubiflorum A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Chorisia pubiflora (A.St.-Hil.) G.Dawson [deprecated]

Description

Ceiba pubiflora (also called the pubescent 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 pubiflora 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

Ceiba pubiflora has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceiba pubiflora 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 pubiflora

Ceiba pubiflora is native to Central America and Mexico.

Ceiba pubiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pubiflora Ceiba?

Ceiba pubiflora

What is the common name of Ceiba pubiflora?

Pubiflora Ceiba

Where is Ceiba pubiflora 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-2707385: 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.