Red-flowered silk cotton tree
It is a tropical plant. A savannah tree. It grows in the Sahel. It grows in open savannah woodland especially in rocky places. It can grow in arid places. In Brisbane Botanical Gardens.
Also known as:
Agougou, Belofa, Bregue, Bumbum, Bunkungo, Buufore, Djoe, Djohi, Djoia, Fula, Garablaobe, Genger, Kapokier rouge, Karayah, Kattupa, Kuriga, Kuruhi, Kurya, Luncum, Mikikireck, Mufo, Polom-fidalgo, Polom-foro, Sumauma, Tikonfaati, Ulofo, Veekou, Velta, Voaka
Synonyms
- Possibly Bombax buonopozense
Edible Portion
- Flowers, Fruit, Leaves
Where does Red-flowered silk cotton tree grow?
Found in: Africa, Australia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Chad, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sahel, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa
Notes: There are about 8-20 Bombax species. Also put in the family Bombacaceae.
Growing Red-flowered silk cotton tree
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Seed need treatment before planting. They can also be grown from suckers.
Edible Uses: The flowers are dried and used in sauces. The young fruit are cut and dried and then used in dishes. The leaves are cooked and used as a vegetable.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Red-flowered silk cotton tree Photos
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