Ceiba Collection

Brazil, Brazilian Amazon, Para, hikers in front of a giant kapok tree in the Amazon Rainforest in FLONA - the Tapajos National Forest (Floresta Nacional do Tapajos)

'Samauma Tree of the Amazonian Forests; Indian-Rubber Groves of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Samauma Tree of the Amazonian Forests; Indian-Rubber Groves of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Matacong, on the West Coast of Africa - the Pier, Warehouses, etc. 1854. Creator: Unknown
Matacong, on the West Coast of Africa - the Pier, Warehouses, etc. 1854. Sketch accompanying an article on...the progress in "legitimate trade" [at the island of Matakong off the coast of

Ceiba / Kapok tree (Ceiba trichistandra) low angle view, Macara, Loja, Ecuador

Central America, Belize, Cayo; a kapok tree in the Caracol archaeological site in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve

Lupuna tree (Chorisia insignis) in lowland rainforest, Panguana Reserve, Huanuca province, Amazon basin, Peru

Aerial view of Kapok / Ceiba tree (Ceiba pentandra) in the Amazonian canopy, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Ceiba Tree Trunk at Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia

Brazil, Amazon, Acre state, Xapuri, Reserva Extrativista Chico Mendes, Rubber tapper standing in the door to the kitchen at the ecotourism resort

Brazil, Amazon, Amazonas state, Manaus, light shining through the leaves of a kapok tree in the INPA Reserve in the Amazon tropical forest

Cotton Tree Flowers, ca. 1800-1805. Creator: Unknown
Cotton Tree Flowers, ca. 1800-1805

Baumwollbaum (Bombax malabaricum) mit reifen Samen, 1926. Cotton tree (Bombax malabaricum) with ripe seeds. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Ceiba tree, Central America, c1890. Artist: Maynard
Ceiba tree, Central America, c1890. From Universal Geography, Maps & Illustrations, Vol XXXIV, Virtue & Co Limited, (London, c1890)

Tom Cringles Cotton Tree, Spanish Town Road, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & Son
Tom Cringles Cotton Tree, Spanish Town Road, Jamaica, c1905. Tom Cringle was a fictional character in Tom Cringles Log by Michael Scott

Ceiba tree, rainforest, Peten, Guatemala, Central America

Giant metallic ceiba borer beetle, Euchroma gigantea.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Cuba - Santiago de Cuba - Arbol de la Paz (Peace Tree)
July 16th, 1898 - Arbol de la Paz / Tree of Peace, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. On July 16th, after sustaining more than 1, 700 causalities the Spanish Army agreed to an unconditional surrender of all 23

National tree called Kapok or Keiba Tree next to Tower 1 at the famous Mayan Ruins
National tree called Kapok or Keiba Tree next to Tower 1 at the famous Mayan ruins at Tikal Guatemala

Buttress Root and trunk detail of a Ceiba Tree (Ceiba pentandra) in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

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Cambodia - The roots of a Kapok tree (Ceiba petandra) invade a gallery at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor, supporting the monument and destroying it at the same time

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Cambodia - The roots of a Kapok tree (Ceiba petandra) invade a portico at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor, supporting the monument and destroying it at the same time

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Cambodia - The roots of a Kapok tree (Ceiba petandra) invade a gallery at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor, supporting the monument and destroying it at the same time

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Giant Metallic Ceiba Borer Beetle - close-up of head - on a leaf (Euchroma gigantea) Date:

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Giant Metallic Ceiba Borer Beetle - on a leaf (Euchroma gigantea) Date:

Cochlospermum gillivraei, kapok tree
Outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Patas Monkey (Eythrocebus patas) adult, feeding on ceiba tree flowers, Senegal, january

Callithrix Monkey (Cercopithecus sabaeus) adult female, with pollen on face, feeding on ceiba tree flowers, Niokolo-Koba, Senegal, february

Callithrix Monkey (Cercopithecus sabaeus) young, with pollen on face, feeding on ceiba tree flowers, Niokolo-Koba, Senegal, february

Long-tailed Glossy-starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) adult, feeding on ceiba tree flower pollen, Niokolo-Koba, Senegal, january

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In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, in the state of Para, hikers stand in awe before a colossal kapok tree. Its towering presence is a testament to the magnificence of nature's creations. Traveling further south to Central America, specifically Belize's Cayo region, we find another majestic kapok tree at the Caracol archaeological site. This ancient giant silently witnesses centuries of history unfold beneath its branches. From high above, an aerial view captures the breathtaking beauty of a Ceiba tree nestled within the lush canopy of Ecuador's Yasuni National Park. Its towering height and vibrant green foliage paint a picture-perfect scene. Venturing into Macara, Loja in Ecuador brings us face-to-trunk with another stunning Ceiba or Kapok tree. Looking up from below reveals its intricate network of branches reaching towards the heavens. Colombia's Tayrona National Natural Park showcases yet another captivating sight – a Ceiba Tree Trunk standing tall against the backdrop of Caribbean shores. It stands as a symbol of resilience amidst paradise. Returning to Brazil, this time to Acre state's Xapuri region within Reserva Extrativista Chico Mendes, we encounter rubber tappers working harmoniously alongside mighty kapok trees. Their relationship embodies sustainable coexistence between humans and nature. In Manaus, Amazonas state, sunlight filters through delicate leaves illuminating yet another enchanting kapok tree. The interplay between light and shade creates an ethereal ambiance that captivates all who behold it. Delving into history unveils artistry inspired by these magnificent trees - "Cotton Tree Flowers" painted around 1800-1805 showcases their allure during simpler times when artists sought inspiration from nature's wonders. Moving back to Xapuri in Brazil once more reveals yet another thriving kapok tree within Reserva Extrativista Chico Mendes. Its grandeur serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our natural heritage.