- Autumn in Rio has...

many shades of pink.

 

.Scientific name: Ceiba speciosa

.Popular names: Woolen's tree, "Paineira", "Paina tree"

.Family: Bombacaceae

.Category: Trees, Ornamental Trees

.Climate: Equatorial, Subtropical, Tropical

.Origin: South America, Argentina, Brazil

.Height: above 12 meters

.Luminosity: Full Sun

 

The "Pink paineira" is a very popular tree, and this is mainly due to its extraordinary beauty and its curious fruit. The wood of the pink paineira is quite light, soft and not very resistant, in addition to not having good durability. It can be used in the manufacture of shoes, boxes, cellulose and handicrafts.

The red-spotted flowers can come in different shades of pink, depending on the variety.

The fruit is quite large and opens when ripe, releasing a good amount of silky woven, interspersed with seeds that are carried by the wind. The "paina" is a fine and silky fiber, but not very resistant, not of great use in the manufacture of fabrics, but as a filling for pillows, cushions and plush.

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