Ceiba occidentalis (Spreng.) Burkill
West African Ceiba
West African tree originally described by Kurt Sprengel and relocated by Isaac Henry Burkill into the genus Ceiba. Species from tropical forests and wooded savannas of West Africa. Some modern sources include it as a synonym of Ceiba pentandra or Ceiba guineensis; its taxonomic delimitation requires revision.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Ceiba |
| Growth Habit | Canopy deciduous tree |
| Conservation Status | Not evaluated (IUCN) |
| pH Target | 5.5-7.5 |
| Type | Loamy, well-drained. |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Loamy, well-drained.
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Propagation Strategy
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Transplant young.
Organic compost when planting.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Physical spines; no known systemic toxicity.
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"Basionym: Bombax occidentale Spreng. Transferred by Burkill. In modern classification (Plants of the World Online) this species may appear in synonymy with C. pentandra or C. guineensis. Verify current status in POWO. The epithet "occidentalis" geographically places it in the western continent of Africa."
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