Kapok Collection

Illustration of Ceiba pentandra (Kapok), a tall tropical tree

30 meters high Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), Central Highlands, Arenal National Park, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, Latin America

Brazil, Brazilian Amazon, Para, hikers in front of a giant kapok tree in the Amazon Rainforest in FLONA - the Tapajos National Forest (Floresta Nacional do Tapajos)

Apple of Sodom, kapok, mudar or madar, Calotropis procera. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical
FLO4983511 Apple of Sodom, kapok, mudar or madar, Calotropis procera. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Africa, Senegal, Casamance. Majestic Kapok Trees

Central America, Belize, Cayo; a kapok tree in the Caracol archaeological site in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve

Apple of Sodom, Calotropis procera
Apple of Sodom, kapok, mudar or madar, Calotropis procera. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. Memorial constructed 1931

Kemanglen Sugar Factory Tegal Tagal Java Kemanglen sugar factory
The Kemanglen Sugar Factory near Tegal (or Tagal), Java, The Kemanglen sugar factory near Tegal (or Tagal) on Java, founded in 1841 by Th. Lucassen

Pods hanging from branches of Ceiba pentandra, Kapok Tree

National tree called Kapok or Keiba Tree next to Tower 1 at the famous Mayan Ruins
National tree called Kapok or Keiba Tree next to Tower 1 at the famous Mayan ruins at Tikal Guatemala

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Cambodia - The roots of a Kapok tree (Ceiba petandra) invade a gallery at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor, supporting the monument and destroying it at the same time

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Cambodia - The roots of a Kapok tree (Ceiba petandra) invade a portico at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor, supporting the monument and destroying it at the same time

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Cambodia - The roots of a Kapok tree (Ceiba petandra) invade a gallery at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor, supporting the monument and destroying it at the same time

Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) close-up of trunk and branches, Cuba, November

South American tree, 16th century C013 / 7641
South American tree. 16th-century artwork of a tree called uhebehasoub in the local South American indigenous language. It is possibly a kapok, or from the Bombacaceae family

Cochlospermum gillivraei, kapok tree
Outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa) yellow form, close-up of flowers, Malta

Kapok Flower At Manning Gorge, Kimberley, Western Australia. A concoction of the flowers
DH-3816 Kapok Flower At Manning Gorge, Kimberley, Western Australia. A concoction of the flowers and bark was drunk by Australian aborigines for fevers

Kapok - After flowering green barrel-shaped fruits approximately 8cm long are produced
DH-3343 Kapok - After flowering green barrel-shaped fruits approximately 8cm long are produced Manning Gorge in the Kimberleys, Western Australia

Kapok flower - Australian aborigines used the flowers and bark to make a drink when suffering a fever
DH-3218 Kapok flower Kimberleys Western Australia. Cochlospermum fraseri Australian aborigines used the flowers and bark to make a drink when suffering a fever

Kapok - Mature fruit splitting and releasing silky hairs embedded with seeds
DH-3345 Kapok - Mature fruit splitting and releasing silky hairs embedded with seeds Manning Gorge in the Kimberleys, Western Australia

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The kapok tree, scientifically known as Ceiba pentandra, is a magnificent tropical giant that can reach up to 30 meters in height. Its towering presence can be found in various parts of the world, including the Central Highlands of Arenal National Park in Brazil and the lush Brazilian Amazon. Here, hikers are left awe-inspired by the sheer size of these majestic trees. Not limited to South America alone, kapok trees also grace other continents with their beauty. In Guangzhou, China's Sun Yat-Sen Memorial stands tall since its construction in 1931. The memorial serves as a testament to history and culture amidst the shade provided by these impressive giants. Africa too boasts stunning examples trees. From Senegal's Casamance region to Guinea Bissau's Bijagos Islands and beyond, these majestic beings dominate landscapes with their grandeur. Their roots intertwine like ancient secrets beneath them while providing shelter for countless creatures. Even Central America has its share of captivating kapoks; one such example can be found at Belize's Caracol archaeological site. Standing proudly among ruins from centuries past, this tree connects us to our historical roots while reminding us of nature's resilience. In Cuba's Camaguey Province lies Plaza de los Trabajadores where another remarkable kapok tree takes center stage. Amidst bustling city life, it offers a serene oasis where people gather under its branches seeking solace or simply marveling at its magnificence. Lastly but not leastly is Calotropis procera - commonly referred to as "Apple of Sodom. " This plant shares similarities with the kapok tree and adds an intriguing touch wherever it grows alongside them. Whether you encounter them in Africa or South America or even Asia or Central America – wherever they stand tall – kapok trees leave an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to witness their splendor firsthand.