Kapok - World Crops Database

Kapok or Ceiba is a large tropical tree which produces a type of cotton. These fibers are the hairs that grow on the seeds and are used as a filling in mattresses, pillows, padding of seats, stuffed toys, and for insulation. Kapok originates from Central America, northern South America, and the Caribbean.

Ceiba pentandra / IPlantz

Ceiba pentandra (kapok)

The World Crops Database

Kapok (Ceiba pentandra)

Ceiba pentandra Kapok Tree, Cotton Tree, Suma'ma PFAF Plant Database

Pink Kapok Tree: Ceiba pentandra

Ceiba pentandra Kapok Tree, Cotton Tree, Suma'ma PFAF Plant Database

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Ceiba pentandra (kapok)

FAO estimates of worldwide production of kapok fiber, fruits and

Photograph of a kapok fruit, b, c dried kapok fruits with fibers