Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.

Botanical name: 

Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.

Family:

Malvaceae

Vernacular names: 

Kottapulun (S)

Kapok Tree (E),Silk Cotton Tree (E), White Silk Cotton Tree (E)

Pancu (T)

Habit: 

Large tree

Origin: 

Exotic

National conservation status:

NE – Not Evaluated

Global conservation status:

LC- Least Concern

Uses:

Fibre

More information:  

https://www.floraofsrilanka.com/species/1096