Red Silk Cotton Tree (Bombax ceiba)
Red Silk Cotton Tree, also known as Red Cottontree, Simal, Indian Bombax, Silk Cotton, Red cotton tree, Red kapok tree, Bombax
The Red Silk Cotton Tree (*Bombax ceiba*) is named for its seed pods, which contain white, cotton-like fibers. Found across Asia, it is commonly planted along roads in India, where its vibrant red flowers bring joy to passersby.
Key Facts About Red Silk Cotton Tree
Attributes of Red Silk Cotton Tree
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
18 m to 23 m
Spread
12 m to 18 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
10 cm to 13 cm
Flower Color
Red Orange Burgundy
Scientific Classification of Red Silk Cotton Tree
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mallows, rock-roses, and allies
Family
Mallow
Genus
Silk cotton tree
Species
Red Silk Cotton Tree