Synonyms: 

Bombax aculeatum L.

Bombax cumanense Kunth

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Malvales Juss

Family: Malvaceae

Native: Tropical America from Mexico south through Central America.

Common Names

English – Silk Cotton Tree

Malayalam – പഞ്ഞി

Description:

Ceiba pentandra is a tall tree with large, spiky trunk and branches, known for its distinctive bottle-shaped seed pods.

Habitat: A huge majestic tree with distinctive large buttress roots and tiered branching.

Distribution: South America and now grown in Myanmar, Jawa, Sri Lanka and India.

Uses: Ceiba pentandra is used for timber, as its wood is lightweight and resistant, and it also holds cultural significance in some regions for its symbolic and spiritual value.