Ceiba caribaea (DC.) A.Chev.
Caribbean Silk-cotton Tree
Caribbean silk-cotton tree, one of the Ceiba species distributed mainly across the Caribbean islands and northern South America. Produces kapok fibre similar to C. pentandra and has been used by local communities. Iconic tree in many Caribbean islands.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Ceiba |
| Growth Habit | Large deciduous tree |
| Conservation Status | Not evaluated (IUCN) |
| pH Target | 5.5-7.5 |
| Type | Deep, loamy to sandy loam, well-drained. |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Deep, loamy to sandy loam, well-drained.
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
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Transplant to final location before 2 years.
Organic compost when planting; annual spring fertilisation.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Trunk spines; no documented systemic toxicity.
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"Basionym: Bombax caribaeum DC. (Prodromus, 1824). Transferred to Ceiba by A. Chevalier. Some authors treat it as a variety or synonym of C. pentandra; the taxonomic boundary between both requires molecular revision."
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