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bombax

Bombax ceiba

Least Concern

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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 (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Bombax ceiba (bombax)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bombax

French bombax

German indischer Seidenwollbaum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bombax?

The scientific name of bombax is Bombax ceiba. It belongs to the genus Bombax.

What is the conservation status of bombax?

bombax (Bombax ceiba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bombax live?

bombax 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 bombax belong to?

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

Is bombax endangered?

No, bombax (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 bombax belong to?

bombax (Bombax ceiba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of bombax?

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