No images found for this plant ID: 5929.

Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "5929" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.

Safe for Children?

Safe for Dogs?

Safe for Cats?

Safe for Reptiles?

cottontree

Scientific Name: Bombax

Family: Bombacaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth:

Duration:

Other Names:

       

Cotton Tree: A Multifaceted Name

The name "Cotton Tree" appears in various contexts, from geographic locations and businesses to a historically significant tree. This page explores the different meanings and associations linked to this name.

Places and Businesses Named "Cotton Tree"

  • Freetown, Sierra Leone: The Cotton Tree is a major historical symbol.
  • Cotton Tree, Queensland, Australia: A location on the Sunshine Coast, near Maroochydore.
  • Cayman Islands: A location with hotels and tourism.
  • Belize: Home to Cotton Tree Lodge, an eco-friendly jungle lodge.
  • Various Businesses: Many businesses across the world, from butcher shops and cafes to accommodation providers, incorporate the name "Cotton Tree."

Historical Significance

  • Ceiba pentandra in Freetown: The Cotton Tree in Freetown, Sierra Leone, is a Ceiba pentandra, estimated to be 500 years old by some accounts. It is considered a symbol of the city.

Other Meanings

  • Bombax ceiba: A tree species commonly known as Cotton Tree.