Ceiba Pentandra Collection

Illustration of Ceiba pentandra (Kapok), a tall tropical tree

Kapok tree -Ceiba pentandra- in the tropical rain forest, Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

30 meters high Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), Central Highlands, Arenal National Park, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, Latin America

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)

Africa, Senegal, Casamance. Majestic Kapok Trees

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

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

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

Pods hanging from branches of Ceiba pentandra, Kapok Tree

Roots of a kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra) growing over the ruins of a temple. The kapok or silk-cotton tree is a large deciduous tree

Woman, 45, pulling on a liana of a Kapok -Ceiba pentandra-, rainforest, Punta Uva, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica, Central America

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

South American tree, 16th century C013 / 7641
South American tree. 16th-century artwork of a tree called uhebehasoub in the local South American indigenous language. It is possibly a kapok, or from the Bombacaceae family

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

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The Ceiba pentandra, commonly known as the Kapok tree, is a majestic and towering presence in tropical rainforests around the world. With its impressive height of up to 30 meters, it dominates the landscape and captures the imagination of all who encounter it. Illustrations of this magnificent tree showcase its unique characteristics, from its slender trunk reaching towards the sky to its sprawling branches adorned with vibrant green leaves. In Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province, a Kapok tree stands tall amidst the lush tropical rainforest, providing shelter and habitat for countless species. Venturing into the heart of Brazil's Amazon region reveals hikers standing in awe before a giant Kapok tree. Its enormous size is a testament to nature's grandeur and reminds us of our humble place within this vast ecosystem. In Senegal's Casamance region, majestic Kapok trees dotting the landscape create an enchanting sight. Their roots delve deep into the earth, anchoring them firmly while also serving as intricate natural sculptures that inspire wonder. Central America holds its own share of these remarkable trees; at Belize's Caracol archaeological site lies a towering kapok tree that has witnessed centuries of history unfold beneath its branches. The aerial view from Yasuni National Park in Ecuador showcases how these giants form part of an expansive canopy that teems with life. From Africa to South America, communities have long recognized the value held within each kapok tree. Rubber tappers in Brazil's Xapuri Reserve Extrativista Chico Mendes understand their role as guardians of these ancient beings whose existence sustains both wildlife and livelihoods alike. As sunlight filters through their leaves in Manaus' Amazonas state or illuminates their roots in Senegal's Sine-Saloum-Delta region, we are reminded that these trees are not just symbols but living entities deserving our admiration and protection.