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The tissuey orange blossoms of this tropical tree are favorites of bees, butterflies and birds. Even a small Orange Geiger tree can bloom profusely, making it a favorite ornamental here in my Miami neighborhood.
You may know it by others names but no matter what you call it, it's profoundly beautiful!
Geranium Tree, Anaconda, Scarlet Cordia or Cordia sebestena
Biscayne Park, FL
Name: Rufous-collared kingfisher (male)
Scientific: Actenoides concretus
Malay: Pekaka Rimba Besar / Pekaka Tengkuk Perang
Family: Alcedinidae
IUCN Red List (v3.1, 2016): Near Threatened
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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).
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.
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
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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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
Name: Rufous-collared kingfisher (male)
Scientific: Actenoides concretus
Malay: Pekaka Rimba Besar / Pekaka Tengkuk Perang
Family: Alcedinidae
IUCN Red List (v3.1, 2016): Near Threatened
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Explore Apr 3, 2010 #361
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Powderpuff, Calliandra surinamensis, a medium-sized flowering tropical tree
Biscayne Park, FL
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.
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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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.
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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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.
The tropical rainforest from above in Suriname.
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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.
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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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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).
Tsoi Lik Island, Papua New Guinea.
A lone starfish shines in the late afternoon light of Tsoi Lik Lagoon, Papua New Guinea. The Tsoi Islands are a secret South Pacific paradise with spectacular white sand beaches surrounding a stunning turquise lagoon. A large tropical tree overhangs the lagoon in this spot and the late afternoon sun was filtered through the branches for a few minutes each day, providing a dramatic backdrop of light rays that danced from one colorful starfish to the next.
I find that underwater photography is the most challenging aspect of my work, so any critique or commentary would be greatly appreciated. This scene was much more difficult to shoot than it appears. I didn't bring a strobe on this trip due to weight considerations so I had to shoot everything with ambient light. To get the depth of field needed for this image, I shot at f22 at ISO 1200 and 1/60 second which was barely fast enough to freeze the camera in the surging waves of the lagoon. The intensity of the light beams and the overall exposure varied second by second depending on the wind and the way the light filtered through the branches of the tree. The sun drops toward sunset much more quickly at the equator than temperate latitudes and I was amazed at how quickly the beams advanced across the sandy bottom and how quickly the exposure time increased as I was following the underwater light. Despite the challenges, the Canon 5D Mark II is the perfect tool for underwater photography with it's resolution and high ISO performance. I used an Aquatica housing and I can highly recommend it for anyone considering underwater photography. My only minor complaint is that the dome on the housing leaves images a bit soft on the edges, even at f22. If any of you guys have any tips on dealing with that issue I would love to hear from you.
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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
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.
2025 remaster
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 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
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.
To God be the glory,
Carter
Sea Shell
Sea Shell, Sea Shell,
Sing me a song, O Please!
A song of ships, and sailor men,
And parrots, and tropical trees,
Of islands lost in the Spanish Main
Which no man ever may find again,
Of fishes and corals under the waves,
And seahorses stabled in great green caves.
Sea Shell, Sea Shell,
Sing of the things you know so well.
(Amy Lowell)
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This flower is the National flower of Thailand, blossoming from April - May. Nikon D4S + Nikkor 70-200mm@f2.8 ISO100 1/640
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
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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Kalojam, also known as Black Plum, is an evergreen tropical tree native to Bangladesh, India and Indonesia region. This fruit is available only during Aashar month (আষাঢ়). They might look similar to Blackberry but their taste varies a lot!!
We, Bengali, usually eat them making 'Bhorta' by smashing some with salt, sugar, green chilies. It's quite funny to eat since you have to throw the seeds away on every bite!!!
You can make some sweet n' sour squash out of it too! Here's the recipe for you--->
- Take 1kg of Kalojam on a deep bottom pan. Add water just to submerge the berries. Boil them for 10 mins or so, just to soften the berries enough to make pulp. Turn off the flame & let it cool down a little bit.
- While it's still warm, use your washed hand to crush them well to separate the seeds.
- Take a cheese-cloth, with the help of a spoon, put few of this pulp and squeeze them very well & let the juice pour into a new clean deep bottom pan. This way all the juice will be out leaving the pulp & seeds out (thus making a clear squash).
-Now measure the juice. For 4 cups of Kalojam Juice, add 3 cups of sugar. (Remember this measurement & calculate yours)
-Bring it to boil till the sugar melts. Some foam might create while boiling. Don't discard them as they will dissolve while cooling down.
- Add 1 Tsp of Citric acid. Boil for 1 more minute & turn off the flame.
-Let the squash cool down completely. Pour them into clean dry bottles & you can keep them in refrigerators for up to 1 month.
- Add few Tbsp of this squash in a glass, add some ice & water. You can add some rock salt & ground cumin if you want to make it taste more fancy Bengali flavor!!!
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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
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.
Bombax
Genus of flowering plants
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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.
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.
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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"