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Ceiba acuminata (S.Watson) Rose

Pochote (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Malvales > Malvaceae > Ceiba

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 10 m high. It has a dense rounded crown. The leaves are divided like fingers. The flowers are small and have curling strap-like petals. The stamens are deep ink. The flowers are about 10 cm across.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination -
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Mature width (meter) -
Mature height (meter) 7.5 - 10.0
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Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

A tropical plant.
Light 7-9
Soil humidity 5-7
Soil texture 3-4
Soil acidity -
Soil nutriment -
Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

The seeds are rich in oil and are eaten. The tuberous roots are harvested and roasted.
Uses oil
Edible barks roots seeds
Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

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Distribution

Ceiba acuminata world distribution map, present in Honduras and Mexico

Conservation status

Ceiba acuminata threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51056-2
WFO ID wfo-0000592561
COL ID S2BB
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Ceiba acuminata Eriodendron acuminatum
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