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northern-cottonwood

Bombax ceiba

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, and temperate coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (5 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇶 Iraq

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)

Species

Bombax ceiba (northern-cottonwood)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bombax

French bombax

German indischer Seidenwollbaum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of northern-cottonwood?

The scientific name of northern-cottonwood is Bombax ceiba. It belongs to the genus Bombax.

What is the conservation status of northern-cottonwood?

northern-cottonwood (Bombax ceiba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does northern-cottonwood live?

northern-cottonwood is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (5 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Iraq, Laos, Seychelles, Taiwan.

What family does northern-cottonwood belong to?

northern-cottonwood (Bombax ceiba) belongs to the genus Bombax, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

Is northern-cottonwood endangered?

No, northern-cottonwood (Bombax ceiba) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does northern-cottonwood belong to?

northern-cottonwood (Bombax ceiba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of northern-cottonwood?

The closest relatives of northern-cottonwood in the genus Bombax include Gold Coast bombax.