The Silk Cotton Tree (Ceiba pentandra) is a tropical tree that is...

14K views · 424 reactions | WATCH | A kapok tree in bloom at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños (UPLB) released soft fibers into the air that fell like snow, creating a sight to behold. The video was shared by UPLB Assistant Professor Jerard Eusebio who wrote on his Facebook post: “Pulled over to capture this. Oh, UPLB! I’m happy I call you home (literally domiciled in Los Baños).” | UNTV News and Rescue | Facebook

CEIBA GIGANTE O LUPUNA (Imágenes: Juan Zacarías Muñoz) Lupuna es el nombre local para referirse al árbol más grande de la Amazonía peruana (Ceiba Pentandra). Esta especie puede llegar a medir entre 60 y 70 metros de altura, con un tronco grueso que puede llegar a tener más de 3 metros de diámetro y con raíces muy amplias en forma de aletas. Para muchas tribus nativas de nuestra selva peruana representa un árbol sagrado ya que en él existen muchos mitos como el el creador y protector del bosque.

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The Ceiba pentandra, commonly known as the Samaúma or Kapok tree, can grow to impressive heights. It can reach 60 to 70 meters (about 200 to 230 feet) in height, with some rare individuals exceeding 75 meters (246 feet). Its trunk can have a diameter of 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) or more at the base, often featuring large, buttress roots that help support its massive size. These trees are among the largest in the Amazon rainforest and play a key role in indigenous cultures, often considered sa