Ceiba glaziovii
(Kuntze) K.Schum.
Malvaceae
Chorisia glaziovii (Kuntze) E.Santos
Xylon glaziovii Kuntze
Common Name:
General Information
Ceiba glaziovii is a deciduous tree with a wide, much branched crown; usually growing 10 - 18 metres tall. The spiny bole is swollen for the first 2 - 3 metres and can be 100cm in diameter[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
,
698- Title
- A Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Ceiba
- Publication
- Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid 60 (2) pp259 - 300
- Author
- Gibbs P.; Semir J.
- Website
- http://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/fichero_articulo?codigo=762476&orden=78027
- Publisher
- Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid
- Year
- 2003
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A new treatment of the genus, which includes species previously in Chorisia. Available as a PDF file on the Internet.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood and fibre. It is very ornamental when in bloom[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
698- Title
- A Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Ceiba
- Publication
- Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid 60 (2) pp259 - 300
- Author
- Gibbs P.; Semir J.
- Website
- http://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/fichero_articulo?codigo=762476&orden=78027
- Publisher
- Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid
- Year
- 2003
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A new treatment of the genus, which includes species previously in Chorisia. Available as a PDF file on the Internet.
Range
S. America - northeast Brazil.
Habitat
Dry land forest, favouring secondary formations and tolerating even the driest areas in the region[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
,
698- Title
- A Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Ceiba
- Publication
- Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid 60 (2) pp259 - 300
- Author
- Gibbs P.; Semir J.
- Website
- http://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/fichero_articulo?codigo=762476&orden=78027
- Publisher
- Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid
- Year
- 2003
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A new treatment of the genus, which includes species previously in Chorisia. Available as a PDF file on the Internet.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 16.00 m |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Pollinators | Bats |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Prefers a sunny position[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Established plants are drought tolerant[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
A fast-growing plant[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The floss in the seed capsules is used as a stuffing material for pillows, mattresses, furniture etc[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
The wood is of medium to thick-texture, straight-grained, moderately heavy, soft, of low durability[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Of low quality, it is only used for cheap items such as boxes[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe. Sow the seed in a semi-shaded position in a nursery seedbed. Germination rates in excess of 80% can be expected, with the seeds germinating within a few days[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Transplant the seedlings to individual containers when they have 5 - 6 leaves. They should be ready to plant out 4 - 5 months later[
420- Title
- Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Lorenzi. H.
- Publisher
- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 85-86714-15-1
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
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