Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aesculifolia
ID:
593230

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Britten & Baker f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 174, in obs., 175. 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592562

Common Names

  • Aesculifolia Ceiba
  • Aesculifolia Kapok
  • Aesculifolia Silk-Cotton Tree

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Synonyms

  • Xylon aesculifolium (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bombax aesculifolium Kunth [unknown]
  • Bombax axillare Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [unknown]
  • Ceiba grandiflora Rose [unknown]
  • Ceiba pallida Rose [unknown]
  • Ceiba tomentosa (B.L.Rob. ex Pringle) Britton & Baker [unknown]
  • Eriodendron aesculifolium (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron grandiflorum (Rose) Conz. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron guineense G.Don [unknown]
  • Eriodendron tomentosa B.L.Rob. ex Pringle [unknown]
  • Eriodendron guineense G.Don ex Loud. [unknown]
  • Eriodendron tomentosum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Ceiba aesculifolia aesculifolia [unknown]

Description

Ceiba acuminata (also called the Mexican kapok tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Mexico and Central 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 aesculifolia is used as a source of food for birds, as a shade tree, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ceiba aesculifolia sub. parvifolia (Rose) P.E.Gibbs & Semir

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceiba aesculifolia has small, white flowers that are grouped in clusters. Its seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceiba aesculifolia 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 aesculifolia

Ceiba aesculifolia is native to Central America and Mexico.

Ceiba aesculifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aesculifolia Ceiba?

Ceiba aesculifolia

What is the common name of Ceiba aesculifolia?

Aesculifolia Ceiba

Where is Ceiba aesculifolia 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-2707353: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.