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This is the flower/seed of a tree we call Long John. At maturity they turn all over brown, and when the wind blows them off the tree, they spin like helicopters.
TRIPLARIS SURINAMENSIS - ANTWOOD.
Synonym: cumingiana Americana, triplaris weigeltiana.
Common name: vara de Maria, palo hormiguero, pau formiga, long John, mira udu, mulato-tree, tangarana.
Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family).
Overview
Mulato tree is a deciduous tropical tree growing up to more than one hundred feet tall.
It's called long John because it is a very slender and graceful tree!
The trunk is straight and slightly cracked. The thick, hollow branches are divided in segments. Ants often eat the center of this tree.
The small white, male and female flowers are in big compound clusters.
The brown seeds, small square nuts, have wings. When the seeds of this tree fall they look like many small helicopters gyrating to earth. They can be carried away by the wind for many miles before reaching the ground.
In Suriname it's also called "dreitin" which reminds one that when it blooms, the dry season is about to start.
Triplaris Surinamensis is used in Shamanism to prepare Ayahuasca (both a medicinal tradition specific to the Amazonas and a shamanic medicinal brews).
Deforestation.
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Forests cover more than 30% of the Earth's land surface. They help people thrive and survive by, for example, purifying water and air. Three-quarters of the Earth’s freshwater comes from forested watersheds. Many animals also rely on forests. They are home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity. Forests also play a critical role in mitigating climate change because they absorb carbon dioxide produced by human activity that would otherwise be free in the atmosphere and contribute to ongoing changes of climate.
But forests around the world are under threat in the form of deforestation and forest degradation. The main cause of those are agriculture and grazing of livestock, mining and drilling, illegal logging and wildfires.
Today, most deforestation is happening in the tropics. Amazon lost around 17% of the forest in the last 50 years, mostly due to forest conversion for cattle ranching. In the past 25 years, forests shrank by 1.3 million sq km — an area bigger than the size of South Africa. The tropics lost about 158,000 sq km of forest in 2017 — an area the size of Bangladesh.
Just 4 commodities are responsible for tropical deforestation: beef, soy, palm oil and wood products. Human-lit fires are commonly used to clear land for agricultural use. First, valuable timber is harvested, then the remaining vegetation is burned to make way for crops like soy or cattle grazing. Many forests are cleared to make way for palm oil plantations. Palm oil is the most commonly produced vegetable oil and is found in half of all supermarket products. It's cheap, versatile and can be added to both food and personal products like lipsticks and shampoo.
As climate change continues, trees play an important role in the capture and storage of excess carbon dioxide. Tropical trees alone are estimated to provide about 23% that's needed to offset climate change. But the act of clearing the forests also produces greenhouse gas emissions. Deforestation is the second-leading cause of climate change. In fact, it accounts for nearly 20% of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Proving that not all tropical trees are green the year around, here you have a rather interesting tree, rather bonsai-like, in March, awaiting spring. 20190303-3576
Growing in Menton Gardem, South of France.
Albizia is a genus of more than 160 species of mostly fast-growing subtropical and tropical trees and shrubs in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae. The genus is pantropical, occurring in Asia, Africa, Madagascar, America and Australia, but mostly in the Old World tropics.
The Butterfly Rainforest is a can’t-miss living exhibit that features hundreds of free-flying butterflies and birds from around the world along with an assortment of other animals including turtles and fish to experience firsthand. The lush landscape is planted in tropical trees and colorful flowering plants amid waterfalls and a walking path. Skilled interpretive staff are available to help answer questions and provide visitors with a personal and highly engaging experience.
Pyrops Candelaria. What a wonderful planet. Just as Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for its historic temples and monasteries so is the Mekong river famous for the many ecosystems and rich biodiversity it nurtures, second only to the Amazon.
These planthoppers love specific types of tropical trees, but here i found it sitting on a historic temple's golden painted door frame. The only time i have seen one so close to date. It moved higher up to the edge of the door frame when I tried to get closer, but here I got the best sharpness and i am grateful to the ant for providing some scale :)
☞ more from along the Mekong
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Pink Ceiba, the flowers of the world's fastest growing tree. The inside of its trunk is so soft that it has 4 inch spikes to protect it from predators... giving it its nickname, Monkey Tree, because a agile monkey can climb it!
The Ceiba tree figures an important part in the mythologies of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures. Several Amazonian tribes of eastern Peru believe deities live in Ceiba tree species throughout the jungle. The Maya civilization believed that Yaaxché, often depicted as a Ceiba trunk, connects the planes of the Underworld (Xibalba), the terrestrial realm and the skies. Unmistakable clusters of thick conical thorns on the Ceiba trunk were reproduced during the Classical Period on ceramic burial urns and incense holders by the southern lowland Maya.
Modern Maya still respectfully leave the tree standing when harvesting forest timber. The Ceiba tree is represented by a cross and serves as an important architectural motif in the Temple of the Cross Complex at Palenque.
Ceiba pentandra produces a light and strong fiber (kapok) used throughout history to fill life preservers, mattresses, pillows, tapestries, and dolls. Kapok has recently been replaced in commercial use by synthetic fibers. The oils of Ceiba seeds are extracted to make soap and fertilizers. The Ceiba continues to be commercialized in Asia especially in Java, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines.
Ceiba crispiflora
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL
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Powderpuff, Calliandra surinamensis, a medium-sized flowering tropical tree
Biscayne Park, FL
Possivelmente trata-se de uma cajazeira, árvore natural da América do Sul.
Frangipanis are wild, exotic plumeria flowers that have an incredible perfume (a famous perfume maker gave the flowers his name). They are actually a small tree/bush that grow best in the tropics but can be grown in pots in colder places. They come in different colors and this white one with yellow centers is called White Star.
This temple was incredible fame for covering its huge roots of tropical trees and Angelina Jolie, who starred in the movie "Tomb Raider" in the background of this temple. Start of construction: mid-12th century End: the beginning of the 13th century (1186) Creator: King Jayavarman VII (posthumous name: Mach Paramasangata Pada) later expanded Indravarmanom Cult: Buddhist Clearing Henri Marchal in 1920.
Cassia fistula, commonly known as golden shower, purging cassia, Indian laburnum, or pudding-pipe tree is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia, from southern Pakistan through India and Sri Lanka to Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand. It is a popular ornamental plant and is also used in herbal medicine.
Cassia fistula is widely grown as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical areas. It blooms in late spring/early summer in hot, dry weather. Flowering is profuse, with trees being covered with yellow flowers, many times with almost no leaf being seen. It grows well in dry climates. Growth for this tree is best in full sun on well-drained soil; it is relatively drought-tolerant and slightly salt-tolerant. It will tolerate light brief frost, but can get damaged if the cold persists. It can be subject to mildew or leaf spot, especially during the second half of the growing season. The tree blooms better with pronounced differences between summer and winter temperatures.
Biscayne Park, FL
Botanical Garden of Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos, Cuba.
The 94-hectare botanic garden, 17km east of Cienfuegos, is Cuba's oldest, established in 1901. (Decades later the botanical garden in Havana used its seedlings to found its own green space.) The garden houses 2000 species of trees, including 23 types of bamboo, 65 types of fig and 150 different palms. It was founded by US sugar baron Edwin F Atkins, who initially intended to use it to study different varieties of sugarcane, but instead began planting exotic tropical trees.
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The tropical tree lizard, scientifically known as Urosaurus bicarinatus, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Phrynosomatidae. It is commonly found in Mexico, with its range extending across various regions, including Sonora, Michoacán, Guerrero, Puebla, Morelos, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Durango, and México.
This species is characterized by its distinctive appearance, featuring parallel rows of extra-large scales down its back, which help distinguish it from other Urosaurus species in the area. The tropical tree lizard is also known for its coloration, which can vary but often includes grayish tones with dark cross-bars and blue abdominal patches.
This individual was photographed at the Estación de Biología Chamela of the UNAM, in Jalisco, Mexico.
Canon EOS 90D + Sigma 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary. Natural light. Processed in Darktable and GIMP.
A twisted liana winds its way into the canopy among the virgin rainforest of Tawau Hills National Park in northern Borneo. Home to some of the tallest tropical trees in the world, the forests in these hills is inhabited by a rich diversity of wildlife. Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo).
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Rambutan
The rambutan (/ræmˈbuːtən/ (taxonomic name: Nephelium lappaceum) is a medium-sized tropical tree in the family Sapindaceae. The name also refers to the edible fruit produced by this tree. The rambutan is native to the Malay-Indonesian region, and other regions of tropical Southeast Asia. It is closely related to several other edible tropical fruits including the lychee, longan, and mamoncillo.
source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rambutan
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I walked to the local Botanical gardens with some friends, The J.R. O'Neal Botanic Gardens is just a short walk from the cruise terminal. The gardens have a great variety of tropical tree species and flowering shrubs.
Bombax ceiba, like other trees of the genus Bombax, is commonly known as cotton tree. More specifically, it is sometimes known as Red Silk-Cotton; Red Cotton Tree; or ambiguously as silk-cotton or kapok, both of which may also refer to Ceiba pentandra.
This Asian tropical tree has a straight tall tree and its leaves are deciduous in winter. Red flowers with 5 petals appear in the spring before the new foliage. It produces a capsule which, when ripe, contains white fibres like cotton. Its trunk bears spikes to deter attacks by animals. Although its stout trunk suggests that it is useful for timber, its wood is too soft to be very useful.
The dry cores of the Bombax ceiba flower (Thai: งิ้ว) are an essential ingredient of the nam ngiao spicy noodle soup of the cuisine of Shan State and Northern Thailand, as well as the kaeng khae curry.
Bombax ceiba grows to an average of 20 meters, with old trees up to 60 meters in wet tropical weather. The tree is widely planted in southeastern Asian countries ( such as in Vietnam, Malay, Indonesia,etc.) , south China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
This tree is commonly known as semal (Hindi: सेमल) or shimul (Bengali: শিমুল, Assamese:শিমলু) in India. It is widely planted in parks and on roadsides there because of its beautiful red flowers which bloom in March/April. This tree is quite common in New Delhi. The cotton fibers of this tree can be seen floating in the wind in early May.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL
We visited this popular swimming hole early on a weekday during the end of the wet season and were rewarded with nearly an hour on our own in this wonderful place.
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Botanical Garden of Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos, Cuba.
The 94-hectare botanic garden, 17km east of Cienfuegos, is Cuba's oldest, established in 1901. (Decades later the botanical garden in Havana used its seedlings to found its own green space.) The garden houses 2000 species of trees, including 23 types of bamboo, 65 types of fig and 150 different palms. It was founded by US sugar baron Edwin F Atkins, who initially intended to use it to study different varieties of sugarcane, but instead began planting exotic tropical trees.
For video, please visit youtu.be/DOcHVl0CNyQ
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SN/NC: Murraya paniculata, Rutaceae Family
This plant is commonly called orange jessamine, is a small, tropical to sub-tropical tree or shrub that may grow to as much as 20' tall, but is usually found much shorter (8-12') and can be pruned as a formal hedge to as little as 2-3' tall.
Deze plant wordt gewoonlijk jessamine genoemd, is een kleine, tropische tot subtropische boom of struik die wel 20 'hoog kan worden, maar meestal veel korter wordt gevonden (8-12') en kan worden gesnoeid als een formele haag tot slechts 2-3 'lang.
Nomes Populares: Murta-de-cheiro, Dama-da-noite, Jasmim-laranja, Murta, Murta-da-índia, Murta-dos-jardins. A murta-de-cheiro é um arbusto grande ou arvoreta, que pode alcançar até 7 metros de altura. Muito utilizada para a formação de cercas-vivas, a murta-de-cheiro apresenta ramagem lenhosa e bastante ramificada. Suas folhas são pinadas, com 3 a 7 folíolos pequenos, elípticos, glabros, perenes, brilhantes e de coloração verde-escura. Durante todo o ano produz inflorescências terminais, com flores de coloração branca ou branca-creme, com perfume que lembra jasmim e flor-de-laranjeira. Os frutos são do tipo baga, oblongos, carnosos, pequenos, de coloração vermelha a alaranjada e são muito atrativos para os pássaros.
Murraya paniculata o Naranjo jazmín pertinence a la familia de las Rutaceae se halla el género Murraya, integrado por unas 12 especies de árboles y arbustos originarios de China y el sudeste asiático. Algunas especies de este género son: Murraya paniculata, Murraya koenigii (árbol del curry), Murraya alata, Murraya stenocarpa, Murraya microphylla.
Se conoce también por los nombres vulgares de Jazmín naranja, Murraya, Naranjo jazmín, Limonaria, Azahar de la India o Jazmín de azahar.
Son arbustos perennifolios de porte compacto y corteza aromática que pueden alcanzar los 6-7 metros de altura. Las hojas son brillantes, despiden un ligero aroma y de forma oval, elíptica o romboides. Producen flores blancas, suavemente perfumadas, agrupadas en racimos terminales. Suelen florecer hacia mediados de verano pero son capaces de hacerlo casi todo el año. Finalmente presenta frutos de color naranja o rojo que resultan muy decorativos.
The streets of Dwarka, New Delhi are now bright shinning with yellow flowers of Sona Chura trees lined across the streets. The bright yellow colors stay only for few day before giving way to green leaves and truly a treat for the eyes.
Common name: Amaltas, Golden shower tree, Indian Laburnum • Hindi: अमलतास Amaltas • Manipuri: চহুঈ Chahui • Tamil: கொன்றை Konrai • Malayalam: Vishu konnai • Marathi: बहावा Bahava • Mizo: Ngaingaw • Bengali: সোনালী Sonali, Bandarlati, Amultas • Urdu: املتاس Amaltas
Botanical name: Cassia fistula Family: Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar family)
This native of India, commonly known as Amaltaas, is one of the most beautiful of all tropical trees when it sheds its leaves and bursts into a mass of long, grape-bunches like yellow gold flowers. A tropical ornamental tree with a trunck consisting of hard reddish wood, growing up to 40 feet tall. The wood is hard and heavy; it is used for cabinet, inlay work, etc. It has showy racemes, up to 2" long, with bright, yellow, fragrant flowers. These flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. The fruits are dark-brown cylindrical pods, also 2' long, which also hold the flattish, brown seeds (up to 100 in one pod) These seeds are in cells, each containing a single seed. A postal stamp was issued by the Indian Postal Department to commemorate this tree.
Medicinal uses: The sweet blackish pulp of the seedpod is used as a mild laxative.
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Bombax
Genus of flowering plants
"Simal" redirects here. For the Azerbaijani village, see Şimal.
Bombax is a genus of mainly tropical trees in the mallow family. They are native to western Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the subtropical regions of East Asia and northern Australia. It is distinguished from the genus Ceiba, which has whiter flowers.
Quick Facts Bombax, Scientific classification ...
Common names for the genus include silk cotton tree, simal, red cotton tree, kapok, and simply bombax. Currently four species are recognised, although many plants have been placed in the genus that were later moved.
The genus is best known for the species Bombax ceiba, which is widely cultivated throughout tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. It is native to southern and eastern Asia and northern Australia.
Bombax species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the leaf-miner Bucculatrix crateracma which feeds exclusively on Bombax ceiba.
The tree appears on the flag of Equatorial Guinea.
The tree fibers are 100% cellulose, able to float, impervious to water, and have a low thermal conductivity. Called Kapok in Asia, the fibers are mainly used for insulation in sleeping bags and life preservers. The fibers are also used as stuffing for pillows and mattresses.
Description
Fallen flower of Bombax ceiba
Bombax species are among the largest trees in their regions, reaching 30 to 40 metres in height and up to three metres in trunk diameter. The leaves are compound with entire margins and are deciduous, being shed in the dry-season. They measure 30 to 50 cm across and are palmate in shape with five to nine leaflets. The calyx is deciduous, meaning it does not persist on the fruits. They bear five to ten cm long red flowers between January and March while the tree is still leafless. The stamens are present in bundles in two whorls, while the staminal column lacks lobes. The ovary matures into a husk containing seeds covered by a fibre similar to that of the kapok (Ceiba pentandra) and to cotton, though with shorter fibres than cotton, that does not lend itself to spinning, making it unusable as a textile product.
This flower is the National flower of Thailand, blossoming from April - May. Nikon D4S + Nikkor 70-200mm@f2.8 ISO100 1/640
Hey everyone! Here's a recent build of mine. I was planning on making a completely different MOC, but after I made the water I changed it up a bit and ended up with this :)
I'm also entering this in the Summer Joust.
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A kaleidoscope of Monarch butterflies, a fluttering sea of vibrant hues, painting the Eucalyptus tree with the delicate strokes of nature's masterpiece
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Mae Charim National Park is a national park in Thailand, located in Nan Province. The park is named after the Mae Charim River, which flows through the area. Although Mae Charim National Park is less well known than some of Thailand's other national parks, it offers visitors a beautiful natural environment to explore. The park is known for its lush forests, scenic mountains, waterfalls and crystal clear streams. The landscape is diverse and includes dense forests, green valleys and steep limestone cliffs. It is an ideal destination for nature lovers, hikers and adventurers looking for peace and beauty. In Mae Charim National Park you will find several hiking trails that you can follow to explore the natural splendor of the area. A popular trek is to Mae Charim Waterfall, an impressive waterfall that flows into a refreshing pool. It is possible to do white water rafting in Mae Charim National Park as the Mae Charim River flows through the area. The river offers different levels of rapids depending on the season and water level. This makes it a suitable destination for adventure activities such as rafting and kayaking. In terms of flora and fauna, Mae Charim National Park is home to a variety of plant species, including tropical trees, orchids, and ferns. The park is also home to several animal species such as monkeys, deer, birds and butterflies. If you plan to visit Mae Charim National Park, it is advisable to prepare well. Bring plenty of water and snacks, wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
In Mae Charim National Park, located in Nan Province Thailand, you can find an impressive suspension bridge that crosses the Ma River. Also known as the "Sling Bridge", this bridge is a popular attraction for visitors to the park. The suspension bridge offers breathtaking views of the surrounding lush jungle and the flowing river below. It's a great place to enjoy the park's natural beauty and take unique photos. Crossing the suspension bridge is an adventure in itself. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and pay attention to your surroundings when crossing. Photo of Samantha & Casper crossing the suspension bridge.
Mae Charim National Park is een nationaal park in Thailand, gelegen in de provincie Nan. Het park is vernoemd naar de Mae Charim-rivier, die door het gebied stroomt. Hoewel Mae Charim National Park minder bekend is dan sommige andere nationale parken in Thailand, biedt het bezoekers een prachtige natuurlijke omgeving om te verkennen. Het park staat bekend om zijn weelderige bossen, schilderachtige bergen, watervallen en kristalheldere beekjes. Het landschap is divers en omvat dichte bossen, groene valleien en steile kalkstenen kliffen. Het is een ideale bestemming voor natuurliefhebbers, wandelaars en avonturiers die op zoek zijn naar rust en schoonheid. In Mae Charim National Park vind je verschillende wandelpaden die je kunt volgen om de natuurlijke pracht van het gebied te verkennen. Een populaire trektocht is naar de Mae Charim-waterval, een indrukwekkende waterval die uitmondt in een verfrissend poel. Het is mogelijk om wildwatervaren te doen in Mae Charim National Park, aangezien de Mae Charim-rivier door het gebied stroomt. De rivier biedt verschillende niveaus van stroomversnellingen, afhankelijk van het seizoen en de waterstand. Dit maakt het een geschikte bestemming voor avontuurlijke activiteiten zoals raften en kajakken. Wat betreft de flora en fauna herbergt Mae Charim National Park een verscheidenheid aan plantensoorten, waaronder tropische bomen, orchideeën en varens. Het park is ook de thuisbasis van verschillende diersoorten, zoals apen, herten, vogels en vlinders. Als je van plan bent Mae Charim National Park te bezoeken, is het raadzaam om je goed voor te bereiden. Neem voldoende water en snacks mee, draag comfortabele kleding en schoenen. Bij de ingang van het park kun je een indrukwekkende hangbrug vinden die de Ma-rivier oversteekt. Deze brug, ook wel bekend als de Sling Bridge, is een populaire attractie voor bezoekers van het park. De hangbrug biedt een adembenemend uitzicht op de omringende weelderige jungle en de stromende rivier eronder. Het is een geweldige plek om te genieten van de natuurlijke schoonheid van het park en om unieke foto's te maken. Het oversteken van de hangbrug is een avontuur op zich. Foto van Samantha & Casper die de hangbrug oversteken.
Arbre à kapok (Ceiba pentandra), ou fromager
Le kapok, en malais kapuk, est une fibre végétale que l'on tire de fruits de plusieurs arbres de la famille des Bombacaceae. On utilise plus particulièrement ceux de Ceiba pentandra, le kapokier, un grand arbre des zones tropicales, originaire de Java
Appelé également fromager, arbre aux amoureux ou kapokier, l’arbre à kapok (Ceiba pentandra) est un arbre tropical de très grande taille à croissance rapide, pouvant être centenaire, dont le tronc épineux est d’abord dressé avant de s’étaler ; cependant l’écorce grise est lisse autour des épines. Dans les forêts de l’Afrique il surplombe la canopée.
Ses feuilles caduques vert moyen mesurent entre 10 et 20 cm de long, elles sont palmées avec 6 à 8 folioles, entières, oblongues, brillantes et lancéolées.
Les fleurs s’épanouissent avant les feuilles, dès la fin de l’hiver vers février. Elles forment des bouquets de fleurs à 5 pétales en coupe pouvant faire 5-6 cm de diamètre. Elles sont hermaphrodites et laissent ainsi les abeilles et les colibris les polliniser.Après la floraison, des grandes gousses apparaissent contenant les graines entourées d’une bourre qu’on appelle le kapok.
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Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), or cheese tree
Kapok, in Malay kapuk, is a vegetable fibre obtained from the fruits of several trees in the Bombacaceae family. The fruits of Ceiba pentandra, the kapok tree, a large tropical tree native to Java, are used in particular.
Also called cheese tree, lover tree or kapok tree, the kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra) is a very large, fast-growing tropical tree, which can be a hundred years old, with a thorny trunk that is first erect and then spreading; however, the grey bark is smooth around the spines. In the forests of Africa it towers above the canopy.
Its medium-green deciduous leaves are 10-20 cm long, palmate with 6-8 leaflets, entire, oblong, glossy and lanceolate.
The flowers bloom before the leaves, from the end of winter around February. They form clusters of 5-petalled, cupped flowers up to 5-6 cm in diameter. After flowering, large pods appear containing the seeds surrounded by a stuffing called kapok.
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Árbol de kapok (Ceiba pentandra), o árbol del queso
El kapok, en malayo kapuk, es una fibra vegetal que se obtiene de los frutos de varios árboles de la familia Bombacaceae. Se utilizan sobre todo los frutos de la Ceiba pentandra, un gran árbol tropical originario de Java.
También llamado árbol del queso, árbol del amor o ceiba, la ceiba (Ceiba pentandra) es un árbol tropical muy grande y de rápido crecimiento, que puede llegar a ser centenario, con un tronco espinoso primero erguido y luego extendido; sin embargo, la corteza gris es lisa alrededor de las espinas. En los bosques de África se eleva por encima de las copas de los árboles.
Sus hojas caducas de color verde medio tienen una longitud de 10-20 cm, son palmeadas con 6-8 foliolos, enteros, oblongos, brillantes y lanceolados.
Las flores florecen antes que las hojas, a partir del final del invierno, hacia febrero. Forman racimos de flores de 5 pétalos, en forma de copa, de hasta 5-6 cm de diámetro. Tras la floración, aparecen grandes vainas que contienen las semillas rodeadas de un relleno llamado kapok.
Caused by Eriophyidae, a family of plant-parasitic mites, just a few leaves on that tree looked like that though.
Explore Mar 14, 2016 #346
Brownea grandiceps is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. Its common names include the rose of Venezuela and the scarlet flame bean. It originated in South America but is now widely grown as a decorative tree in tropical gardens.
The rose of Venezuela is a small, slow growing tree with stout branches eventually reaching about 6 meters (20 ft). The trunk has grayish-brown, lightly furrowed bark. The shoots and leaf stalks are downy. The leaves are opposite, elongated and pinnate with twelve to eighteen pairs of oblong or lanceolate leaflets ending in a bristle-like point. When they first unfold, the drooping leaves are pale green with tiny pink and cream dots, but as they mature they become brownish-pink and eventually a uniform shade of green. The globular inflorescences contain numerous crimson, red, deep pink or purple tubular flowers, each with projecting stamens and style. The flower heads can be up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in diameter and usually dangle below the foliage. The seeds are contained in bunches of long, brown, furry pods.
The rose of Venezuela is endemic to Brazil, Ecuador, Honduras, Venezuela and Colombia where it grows in the tropical rainforest. It has a minimum temperature requirement of 55 °F (13 °C) and will thrive both in full sun and in partial shade.
Windows to the Tropics, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL
A Fern leaf that thinks it is a (Christmas?) tree... lol.
It came in a mixed flower-bouquet, I loved the way it looked so much that I put it in a separate vase, lovely...
There are four particular types of habitats that ferns are found in: moist, shady forests; crevices in rock faces, especially when sheltered from the full sun; acid wetlands including bogs and swamps; and tropical trees. I often see them on roofs, walls, places where NOTHING else grows.
Ferns have been studied and found to be useful in the removal of heavy metals, especially arsenic, from the soil
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A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.
1. Mango
Mangoes are juicy stone fruit from numerous species of tropical trees belonging to the flowering plant genus Mangifera, cultivated mostly for their edible fruit. The majority of these species are found in nature as wild mangoes
2.Zappota/Chikku
Manilkara zapota, commonly known as the sapodilla, is a long-lived, evergreen tree native to southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
3.Mullatha/Annona muricata/guanábana
Annona muricata (common Spanish name: guanábana) is a species of the genus Annona of the custard apple tree family, Annonaceae, which has edible fruit. The fruit is usually called soursop due to its slightly acidic taste when ripe.
I feel in love with this fruit in Shanghai. After a long flight and night and day time change, Albert and I went shopping and found baskets of Longan. Yum, full and back to sleep.
Dimocarpus longan, commonly known as the longan and dragon's eye, is a tropical tree species that produces edible fruit. It is one of the better-known tropical members of the soapberry family Sapindaceae, to which the lychee and rambutan also belong. The fruit of the longan is similar to that of the lychee, but is less aromatic in taste.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL
Ceiba pentandra is a tropical tree of the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae (previously emplaced in the family Bombacaceae), native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, northern South America, and (as the variety C. pentandra var guineensis) West Africa. A somewhat smaller variety was introduced to South and Southeast Asia, where it is cultivated.
The tree and the cotton-like fluff obtained from its seed pods are commonly known in English as kapok, a Malay-derived name which originally applied to Bombax ceiba, a native of tropical Asia.[3] In Spanish-speaking countries the tree is commonly known as "ceiba" and in French-speaking countries as fromager. The tree is cultivated for its cottonlike seed fibre, particularly in south-east Asia, and is also known as the Java cotton, Java kapok, silk-cotton or samauma. "Wikipedia"
Another reason to live in Miami!
Pseudobombax ellipticum, with common names including Shaving Brush tree and Amapolla tree, is a species of plant in the Bombacoideae subfamily of the Malvaceae family. The tree is native to southern Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Pseudobombax ellipticum, Shaving Brush tree, Malvaceae
SN/NC: Ceiba Pentandra, Malvaceae Family
Ceiba pentandra is a tropical tree of the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae (previously separated in the family Bombacaceae), native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, northern South America, and (as the variety C. pentandra var. guineensis) to tropical west Africa. A somewhat smaller variety is found throughout southern Asia and the East Indies. Kapok is the most used common name for the tree and may also refer to the cotton-like fluff obtained from its seed pods. The tree is cultivated for the seed fibre, particularly in south-east Asia, and is also known as the Java cotton, Java kapok, silk-cotton, Samauma, or ceiba.
Ceiba pentandra is een tropische boom van de orde Malvales en de familie Malvaceae (voorheen gescheiden in de familie Bombacaceae), afkomstig uit Mexico, Midden-Amerika en het Caribisch gebied, noordelijk Zuid-Amerika, en (zoals de variëteit C. pentandra var. Guineensis) tot tropisch West-Afrika. Een iets kleinere variëteit wordt gevonden in heel Zuid-Azië en Oost-Indië. Kapok is de meest gebruikte algemene naam voor de boom en kan ook verwijzen naar de katoenachtige pluis die wordt verkregen uit de zaaddozen. De boom wordt gekweekt voor de zaadvezel, vooral in Zuidoost-Azië, en staat ook bekend als het Java-katoen, Java-kapok, zijde-katoen, Samauma of ceiba.
Ceiba pentandra est un arbre tropical de l'ordre des Malvales et de la famille des Malvaceae (précédemment séparées dans la famille des Bombacaceae), originaire du Mexique, d'Amérique centrale et des Caraïbes, du nord de l'Amérique du Sud, et (comme la variété C. pentandra var. guineensis) de Afrique occidentale tropicale. Une variété un peu plus petite se trouve dans toute l'Asie du Sud et les Indes orientales. Kapok est le nom commun le plus utilisé pour l'arbre et peut également faire référence aux peluches ressemblant à du coton obtenues à partir de ses gousses. L'arbre est cultivé pour la fibre des graines, en particulier en Asie du Sud-Est, et est également connu sous le nom de coton de Java, kapok de Java, coton de soie, Samauma ou ceiba.
La Ceiba pentandra è un albero tropicale dell'ordine Malvales e la famiglia Malvaceae (precedentemente separata nella famiglia Bombacaceae), originaria del Messico, America Centrale e Caraibi, Nord America del Sud e (come la varietà C. pentandra var. Guineensis) a Africa occidentale tropicale. Una varietà un po 'più piccola si trova in tutta l'Asia meridionale e nelle Indie orientali. Kapok è il nome comune più usato per l'albero e può anche riferirsi alla lanugine simile al cotone ottenuta dai suoi baccelli. L'albero è coltivato per la fibra di semi, in particolare nel sud-est asiatico, ed è noto anche come cotone Java, Java kapok, cotone di seta, Samauma o ceiba.
Ceiba pentandra é uma árvore tropical da ordem Malvales e da família Malvaceae (anteriormente separada na família Bombacaceae), nativa do México, América Central e Caribe, norte da América do Sul e (como a variedade C. pentandra var. Guineensis) a África ocidental tropical. Uma variedade um pouco menor é encontrada no sul da Ásia e nas Índias Orientais. Kapok é o nome comum mais usado para a árvore e também pode se referir ao cotão de algodão obtido de suas vagens. A árvore é cultivada para a fibra de sementes, principalmente no sudeste da Ásia, e também é conhecida como algodão Java, kapok Java, algodão de seda, Samauma ou ceiba. Mas nós a conhecemos simplesmente como paineira, no Brasil.
La ceiba, lupuna, bonga o bongo, pochote o kapok, de nombre binomial Ceiba pentandra Gaertn., es un árbol de la zona intertropical del orden Malvales y de la familia Malvaceae y originario de la región de Mesoamérica. Una variedad algo más pequeña se encuentra en todo el sur de Asia y las Indias Orientales. Kapok es el nombre común más utilizado para el árbol y también puede referirse a la pelusa similar al algodón obtenida de sus vainas de semillas. El árbol se cultiva para la fibra de semillas, particularmente en el sudeste asiático, y también se le conoce como algodón Java, kapok Java, algodón de seda, Samauma o ceiba.
Ceiba pentandra ist ein tropischer Baum der Ordnung Malvales und der Familie Malvaceae (früher in der Familie Bombacaceae getrennt), der in Mexiko, Mittelamerika und der Karibik sowie im nördlichen Südamerika beheimatet ist und (wie die Sorte C. pentandra var. guineensis) an tropisches Westafrika. Eine etwas kleinere Sorte kommt in ganz Südasien und Ostindien vor. Kapok ist der am häufigsten verwendete gebräuchliche Name für den Baum und kann sich auch auf den baumwollähnlichen Flaum beziehen, der aus seinen Samenkapseln gewonnen wird. Der Baum wird vor allem in Südostasien für die Samenfaser angebaut und ist auch als Java-Baumwolle, Java-Kapok, Seidenbaumwolle, Samauma oder Ceiba bekannt.
Ceiba pentandraは、メキシコ、中央アメリカ、カリブ海、南アメリカ北部に自生し、（品種C. pentandra var。guineensisとして）アオイ目とアオイ科（以前はパンヤ科で分離されていた）の熱帯樹木です。熱帯西アフリカ。南アジアと東インド諸島では、やや小さい品種が見られます。カポックは木の最もよく使われる一般名であり、その種子のさやから得られる綿のような綿毛を指すこともあります。この木は、特に東南アジアで種子繊維用に栽培されており、ジャワ綿、ジャワカポック、シルク綿、サマウマ、セイバとしても知られています。
To Ceiba pentandra είναι ένα τροπικό δέντρο της τάξης των Malvales και της οικογένειας Malvaceae (προηγουμένως χωριζόταν στην οικογένεια Bombacaceae), εγγενές στο Μεξικό, την Κεντρική Αμερική και την Καραϊβική, τη Βόρεια Νότια Αμερική και (όπως η ποικιλία C. pentandra var. guineensis) τροπική δυτική Αφρική. Μια κάπως μικρότερη ποικιλία βρίσκεται σε όλη τη νότια Ασία και τις Ανατολικές Ινδίες. Το Kapok είναι το πιο χρησιμοποιούμενο κοινό όνομα για το δέντρο και μπορεί επίσης να αναφέρεται στο χνούδι που μοιάζει με βαμβάκι που λαμβάνεται από τους λοβούς των σπόρων του. Το δέντρο καλλιεργείται για τις ίνες των σπόρων, ιδιαίτερα στη νοτιοανατολική Ασία, και είναι επίσης γνωστό ως βαμβάκι Java, Java kapok, μετάξι-βαμβάκι, Samauma ή ceiba.
pentandra هي شجرة استوائية من رتبة Malvales وعائلة Malvaceae (كانت منفصلة سابقًا في عائلة Bombacaceae) ، موطنها المكسيك وأمريكا الوسطى ومنطقة البحر الكاريبي وشمال أمريكا الجنوبية ، و (مثل الصنف C. pentandra var. guineensis) غرب أفريقيا الاستوائية. تم العثور على تنوع أصغر إلى حد ما في جميع أنحاء جنوب آسيا وجزر الهند الشرقية. Kapok هو الاسم الشائع الأكثر استخدامًا للشجرة وقد يشير أيضًا إلى الزغب الشبيه بالقطن الذي يتم الحصول عليه من حبات البذور. تُزرع الشجرة من أجل ألياف البذور ، خاصة في جنوب شرق آسيا ، وتُعرف أيضًا باسم قطن جافا ، أو جافا كابوك ، أو قطن الحرير ، أو ساماوما ، أو سيبا.