Bombax — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Bombax recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Bombax ceiba
Bombax ceiba
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropical, humid lowlands. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 28 - 42°c, though it can tolerate 5 - 49°c. It can resist occasional light frosts, with new growth being killed at -1°c, but dormant growth being tolerant down to -3°c.
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Bombax costatum
Bombax costatum
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a humus-rich, loamy soil and a position in full sun. Grows well on stony soils. The tuberous roots act as water and/or sugar storage facilities during long drought periods.
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Bombax insigne
Bombax insigne
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Found at elevations up to 900 metres. The plant grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 30 - 35°c, but can tolerate 10 - 43°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall of 1,500 - 2,500mm, but tolerates 1,000 - 3,750mm.
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