Kapok "Silk Cotton" (Ceiba Pentandra) - Plant
Kapok tree is scientifically known as Ceiba pentandra. It is a majestic tropical tree native to Central and South America, West Africa, and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its impressive height. This deciduous tree can grow up to 70 meters. It thrives in outdoor environments, making it unsuitable for indoor gardening.
A key speciality of the Kapok tree is its seed pods, which contain a cotton-like fiber used in stuffing pillows, mattresses, and life jackets. This lightweight, buoyant, and water-resistant fiber is a valuable resource in many industries. Additionally, the Kapok tree is revered in many cultures for its ecological and economic importance, contributing to both local economies and biodiversity.
Features of Kapok (Ceiba Pentandra) Plant :-
- Height: Can grow up to 70 meters (230 feet).
- Trunk: Massive, cylindrical, and buttressed at the base.
- Leaves: Compound with 5-9 leaflets in a palmate arrangement.
- Flowers: Large, cream-colored, pollinated by bats and insects.
- Fruit: Produces large seed pods containing fluffy, cotton-like kapok fiber.
- Kapok Fiber: Lightweight, buoyant, water-resistant; used in pillows, mattresses, and life jackets.
- Roots: Extensive, with supportive buttresses.
- Ecological Role: Provides habitat and food for diverse wildlife, supporting ecosystem biodiversity.
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