Cochlospermum gillivraei
Cottontree, Kapokbush
Other regional names: Kapoktree
- Kapoktree
Also known as: Maximilianea gillivraei (Benth.) Kuntze
- Maximilianea gillivraei (Benth.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bixaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Cochlospermum gillivraei (commonly known as Cottontree or Kapokbush) is a shrub or tree within the Bixaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Guinea, Northern Territory, Queensland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms