Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insigne
ID:
569100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 74 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568432



Common Names

  • Bombax insigne
  • Insigne Bombax
  • Bombax Insigne


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Synonyms

  • Salmalia scopulorum (Dunn) Stearn [unknown]
  • Bombax festivum Wall. [unknown]
  • Bombax insigne alba Prain [unknown]
  • Bombax insigne andamanica Prain [unknown]
  • Bombax insigne cambodiense (Pierre) Prain [unknown]
  • Bombax insigne polystemon Prain [unknown]
  • Bombax insigne tenebrosum (Dunn) Robyns [unknown]
  • Bombax insigne wightii Prain [unknown]
  • Bombax scopulorum Dunn [unknown]
  • Bombax tenebrosum Dunn [unknown]
  • Gossampinus insignis Bakh. [unknown]
  • Salmalia insignis (Wall.) Schott & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Bombax insigne (also called Royal Silk Cotton Tree, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in moist, tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 30 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Bombax insigne is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bombax insigne is a yellow-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bombax insigne can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bombax insigne

Bombax insigne is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.

Bombax insigne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bombax insigne?

Bombax insigne

What is the common name of Bombax insigne?

Scarlet Cotton Tree

What is the natural habitat of Bombax insigne?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References