red silk-cotton tree

Thân thiện

A vibrant red silk-cotton tree stands in a sunlit park.

Definition

Noun 1. A species of tropical tree: Refers specifically to Bombax ceiba or Bombax malabaricum, a large deciduous tree native to East India and other parts of tropical Asia. It is known for its striking red flowers and its seed pods that contain a silky, cotton-like fiber.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The vibrant blossoms of the red silk-cotton tree are a common sight in spring.
  • The fiber from the red silk-cotton tree is sometimes used as stuffing material.
  • They rested in the shade of a massive red silk-cotton tree.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: The term is used precisely in botanical and horticultural descriptions to distinguish this species from the true kapok tree (), which produces a superior fiber.
  • While impressive, the red silk-cotton tree is not the primary commercial source for kapok fiber.

Variants and Related Words

• Semal tree: Another common name for the same species ().
• Kapok tree: Refers to a different, though related, tree () known for its high-quality fiber. This is a related but distinct species.
• Silk-cotton tree: A more general term that can refer to trees of the genera or .

Synonyms

• Bombax ceiba (Scientific name)
• Bombax malabaricum (Scientific name)
• Semal tree (Common name)

Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific botanical meaning as defined above. It does not have other common metaphorical or idiomatic meanings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. East Indian silk cotton tree yielding fibers inferior to kapok

Từ đồng nghĩa

• simal
• Bombax ceiba
• Bombax malabarica