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Kapok Tree

Ceiba pentandra

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Ceiba

About

Ceiba pentandra is a tropical tree of the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae (previously separated in the family Bombacaceae), native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, northern South America, and (as the variety C. pentandra var. guineensis) to tropical west Africa. A somewhat smaller variety is found throughout southern Asia and the East Indies. Kapok is the most used common name for the tree and may also refer to the cotton-like fluff obtained from...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kapok Tree?
The scientific name of Kapok Tree is Ceiba pentandra.
What is the conservation status of Kapok Tree?
The Kapok Tree has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Kapok Tree belong to?
Kapok Tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Kapok Tree belong to?
Kapok Tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Kapok Tree belong to?
Kapok Tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Kapok Tree belong to?
Kapok Tree belongs to the order Malvales.
What family does Kapok Tree belong to?
Kapok Tree belongs to the family Malvaceae.
What genus does Kapok Tree belong to?
Kapok Tree belongs to the genus Ceiba.