Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Bombax [982]

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genus_en: Silk cotton tree

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Family: Malvaceae

family_ja: アオイ

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description_en: Genus of 8 species of large, deciduous trees from moist tropical forest in Africa, Asia, and Australia. Alternate, fully divided, 3- to 7-palmate leaves, with stalked leaflets, unfold after the solitary, 5-petalled flowers open in spring. Oblong-ovoid fruit capsules, 15cm (6in) long, split to reveal silky seeds. In frost-prone areas, grow as foliage plants in a warm greenhouse (they seldom flower under glass). In warmer climates, grow as specimen trees and to provide shade.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 21-25°C (70-77°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat.

pests_en: Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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