What is another word for Ceiba Pentandra?
Pronunciation: [sˈiːbə pˈɛntandɹə] (IPA) 
The Ceiba pentandra tree is also known by several other names depending on the region. In parts of Central and South America, it goes by the name "Kapok" or "Bois kapok." In West Africa, it is called "silk cotton" or "cotton tree." The tree is also commonly referred to as "poonga oil tree" in India and "samauma" in Brazil. In addition, in some parts of Mexico and Central America, the tree is known as "yaxche." No matter what you call it, the Ceiba pentandra is a magnificent tree with useful properties. It is renowned for its durable wood, fiber-filled fruits, and medicinal properties, and it is even an important symbol in various cultures around the world.
