Ceiba insignis
White Silk Floss Tree
Also known as: Ceiba integrifolia (Ulbr.) Ravenna +3 more
- Ceiba integrifolia (Ulbr.) Ravenna
- Ceiba mythica Ravenna
- Chorisia insignis Kunth
- Chorisia integrifolia Ulbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Ceiba insignis (commonly known as White Silk Floss Tree) is a tree within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador, Peru
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Dominican Republic