Bombax
Synonyms
Bombax ceiba
Bombax ceibas
Bombax malabaricum
Bombax malabaricums
Bombaxs
Salmalia malabaricum
Salmalia malabaricums
ceibas, Bombax
malabaricum, Bombax
malabaricum, Salmalia
A plant genus of the family BOMBACACEAE. The fine silky hairs covering the seeds have been used like kapok (CEIBA) for floatation, stuffing, and insulation.