Ceiba pentandra
| Family Name | Malvaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. |
| Locality | Madagascar. Boeny , Mahajanga Distr. : Introduced by colonial authorities on the W side of the island; Boulevard Marcoz. 15° 43' 11" S 46° 18' 11" E |
| Description | The Kapok tree grows 20 to 30 m; the innards of the seeds are used to make cushions in the countryside. |
| Habitat | Cloudy, 35° C. |
| Reproductive State | Flower Fruit |
| Specimen Notes | Vernacular name: Pamba. |
| Collector | F. C. Graham IV s.n. |
| Collection Date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Accession Number | 296486 |
| Image | 296486.jpg |