Kapok Tree (Ceiba pentandra)
₹1,250.00 Regular Price
₹400.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Ceiba pentandra — Silk Cotton Tree.
Native Home: Tropical America and parts of tropical Africa.
Height: 30–70 metres.
Lifespan: Approximately 100–200 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Lightweight wood used for basic construction and plywood.
Harvesting: Timber cutting and collection of seed fibres.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 20–40 years for timber, depending on growing conditions.
Products: Kapok fibre, mattresses, cushions, insulation, and lightweight wood products.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Seeds and fluffy fibres have been used for stuffing and other household products.
Global Spread: Grows across tropical America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
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