Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samauma
ID:
593276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(3): 210 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592608

Common Names

  • Samauma Ceiba
  • Samauma Kapok
  • Samauma Silk-Cotton Tree

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Synonyms

  • Xylon samauma (Mart.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Xylon phaeosanthum (Decne. ex Rivière) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Xylon burchellii (K.Schum.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bombax samauma (Mart.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Campylanthera samauma (Mart.) Schott [unknown]
  • Ceiba burchellii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Ceiba phaeosantha (Decne. ex Rivière) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron phaeosanthum Decne. ex Rivière [unknown]
  • Eriodendron samauma Mart. [unknown]

Description

Ceiba samauma (also called the samauma 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 samauma 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 samauma 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 samauma 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 samauma

Ceiba samauma is native to Central America and Mexico.

Ceiba samauma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Samauma Ceiba?

Ceiba samauma

What is the common name of Ceiba samauma?

Samauma Ceiba

Where is Ceiba samauma 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-2707395: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.