Cochlospermaceae - Botanical Family

Number of plants found: 7    
Cochlospermum fraseri (Kapok) round green fruit on branch against blue sky close up
Cochlospermum fraseri (Kapok) round green fruit hanging from a wooden branch against a blue sky.

Botanical name: Cochlospermum fraseri

Common name: Kapok

Family: Cochlospermaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Cochlospermum fraseri, commonly known as Kapok, is a deciduous small tree species native to Australia. It typically stands between 10 - 20 ft. tall and has a moderately sparse canopy. This plant is a great addition to any garden and a must have for those who are interested in ethnomedical plants as it has a long-standing tradition of being used for medicinal purposes.

Kapok is a very low maintenance plant that prefers full sun and moderate amounts of water. Its foliage is made up of clustered, alternate, mid-green to yellow, bi- or tri-pinnate leaves. Offset against this are the large, waxy, five-petalled yellow orange flowers that open in late summer. Once pollinated the flowers give rise to large globular green papery fruit which eventually turn to brown and split along the seams to release their seed. These small black seeds are protected by dense mats of fine silky hairs.

Kapok is an attractive small tree that not only adds vibrant color to gardens, but also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. In order to thrive, it requires well-drained soil and should be grown in USDA zone 9-11. In areas with cooler temperatures its growth is slowed down, thus making container gardening a great option. In cold regions it should be planted in a frost-free area before winter and protected with a suitable mulch when temperatures drop. During the active growing season the soil should remain moist; however in winter the Kapok tree should not be over-watered, as standing water can cause root rot and cause death of the plant.

This specie of tree has long been used for medicinal purposes and is also understood to have certain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Kapok is a versatile plant that can be planted for its ornamental value and its medicinal properties. As such, it is a great addition to any garden.


Cochlospermum fraseri (Kapok) yellow flower close up capturing five soft petals and central stamens.
Cochlospermum fraseri (Kapok) yellow flower with five delicate petals on a thin wooden branch.
Cochlospermum fraseri (Kapok) yellow flower close up with thin brown woody branches in the background
Cochlospermum fraseri (Kapok) yellow flower clusters on woody branches against a blue sky.
Cochlospermum fraseri (Kapok) yellow flower tree with green leaves amidst large grey boulder rock formations
Cochlospermum fraseri (Kapok) tree with yellow flowers growing near large grey rocks under blue sky
Cochlospermum fraseri (Kapok) tree with yellow flower clusters and thin gray bark among large rocks.
Cochlospermum fraseri (Kapok) tree branches covered in yellow flowers grow near large round stone formations.


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Cochlospermum gillivraei green palm-shaped leaves on a branch close up top view
Cochlospermum gillivraei palm-shaped green leaves spreading from a central reddish stem

Botanical name: Cochlospermum gillivraei

Common name: Kapok

Family: Cochlospermaceae

Origin: North Australia

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Cochlospermum gillivraei is a small tree, 3 to 12 metres in height, which is deciduous in the dry season. The bright yellow flowers appear before the new leaves. Seeds are borne in egg-shaped capsules,about 8 cm long, which split open when ripe to release black seeds embedded in a cotton-like fibre.

In cultivation the plant needs well drained soils and a sunny position.

Kapok may be propagated from seed.

Similar species -Cochlospermum vitifolium


Cochlospermum gillivraei green palmately lobed leaves on red stems close up
Cochlospermum gillivraei palmately lobed green leaves attached to thin red stems


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Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) yellow flower close up on a slender branch
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) yellow flower and small buds attached to a thin brown stem.

Botanical name: Cochlospermum gregorii

Common name: Cotton Tree

Family: Cochlospermaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersDeciduous plant

Image gallery: 9 images
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) yellow flower, close up of petals with orange central stamens.
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) with yellow petals and round buds on a thin stem.
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) green fruit hanging from thin brown branches against blue sky
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) oval green fruit hanging from thin woody branches against blue sky
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) with green fruit hanging from thin brown branches tree limbs
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) branches covered in small green fruit against clear blue sky
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) green and brown fruit hanging from bare tree branches close up
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) fruit hanging on bare branches against clear blue sky background
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) with yellow flower and round green fruit on thin branches.
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) with a single yellow flower and one round green fruit hanging.
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) with yellow flower clusters on a bare tree branch close up
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) yellow flower clusters attached to thin bare branch against blue sky
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) with green fruit and yellow flower on bare woody branch
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) branches with green fruit and small yellow flower against blue sky.
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) yellow flower close up in sharp focus on branch.
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) flower with five broad yellow petals and dense central stamens.
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) with numerous green fruit hanging from bare woody tree branches.
Cochlospermum gregorii (Cotton Tree) with many small oval green fruit hanging on bare tree branches.


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Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower, close up on thin gray woody branches.
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower on woody branches against the blue sky.

Botanical name: Cochlospermum regium

Common name: Yellow Cotton Tree

Family: Cochlospermaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Image gallery: 9 images
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower and green leaves on woody trunk tree
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower bud emerging directly from the grey woody tree trunk.
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower close up on brown tree branch against sky
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) flower cluster on slender stems against a blue sky background.
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower close up on brown tree branch against sky
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower buds attached to a woody brown branch
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) green leaves palmately lobed plant on a branch
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) with palmately lobed green leaves growing on a slender branch
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower on bare branches reaching toward cloudy sky
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower cluster on bare branches against pale blue sky
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower on bare branches close up
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) vibrant yellow flower clusters on bare woody tree branches
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower, close up on thin branch
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) flower with petals clustered on bare tree branch
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower close up with green leaves on branch
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower with round buds and green textured leaves nearby
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower and green leaves on tree branch close up
Cochlospermum regium (Yellow Cotton Tree) with numerous ruffled yellow petals and divided green pointed leaves.


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Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower close up on branch against blue sky background
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower and buds on a thin woody branch

Botanical names: Cochlospermum religiosum, Cochlospermum gossypium

Common name: Silk Cottontree

Family: Cochlospermaceae

Origin: Indo-China

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plant

A very common and conspicuous tree, characteristic of the hottest, driest and stoniest slopes. The leaves are palmately 5-lobed. Flowers are large, bright golden yellow. Seeds covered with silky hairs.

Similar species -Cochlospermum vitifolium


Image gallery: 14 images
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower close up with green leaves
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower and buds on a green branch
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) green fruit close up hanging from woody brown branches.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) green fruit hanging in a cluster from woody brown branches.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower and green fruit in a close up.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower with a round green fruit on the branch.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower close up with orange stamens and green leaves
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower with dense orange stamens and green foliage.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) with brown woody pod and soft white fluffy fruit close up
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) woody pod opening to reveal soft white fibers inside on branch.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower close up with water drops on soft petals
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower with water droplets on the delicate curved petals.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) green fruit hanging in a close up tree branch setting.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) fruit cluster with oval shape on thin woody stems.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) brown fruit with white fiber on thin woody branch
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) with dry fruit pods splitting open to expose white fluffy fiber
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) brown fruit close up hanging on a thin branch
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) with dry brown fruit segment hanging from a bare woody branch.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower on tree branches under a clear blue sky
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) with yellow flower clusters upon bare gray wooden tree branches
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower clusters on thin branches against a pale sky.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) with yellow flower clusters extending from thin woody branches.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) green leaves on branch, close up detail of tree foliage
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) green leaves growing on woody branches, captured in natural lighting.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower close up capturing multiple delicate petals and many buds.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) clusters of yellow flower petals and round green buds on branches.
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) yellow flower cluster close up on a tree branch
Cochlospermum religiosum (Silk Cottontree) cluster of yellow flowers grouped together on a sturdy wooden branch


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Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) vibrant yellow flower close up
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) flower with ruffled petals and dense golden center

Botanical name: Cochlospermum sp.

Common name: Yellow Cotton Tree

Family: Cochlospermaceae

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

The 30-odd species of the genus of shrubs and small trees are scattered throughout the tropics, growing mainly in regions of strongly seasonal rainfall, and are mostly deciduous in the dry season.

Species:

Cochlospermum fraseri

Cochlospermum gillivraei

Cochlospermum gregorii

Cochlospermum regium

Cochlospermum religiosum

Cochlospermum vitifolium


Image gallery: 6 images
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower close up against a clear blue sky
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower with multiple round buds on a woody branch
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower close up for a detailed garden plant inspection
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower centered on a grainy surface for close observation
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower close up showing multiple ruffled petals.
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower with many delicate ruffled petals.
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower close up with wide petals on branch.
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower with wavy petals growing on woody tree branch.
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) vibrant yellow flower close up isolated against sky
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) with ruffled golden yellow flower petals on thin brown branch
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower close up on a tree branch
Cochlospermum sp. (Yellow Cotton Tree) yellow flower attached to a woody tree branch.


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Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up on a slender woody stem plant
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower clusters attached to a thin supported woody tree stem

Botanical name: Cochlospermum vitifolium

Common names: Buttercup tree, Mountain Cotton, Cotton-tree

Family: Cochlospermaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

This plant loves full sun and moderate water during the summer growing season. Water sparingly during the dormant season of the winter months. Cochlospermum vitifolium will attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial pollinators to your garden. It is a deciduous plant, that will shed its leaves in the winter. This plant is native to South America and is found normally in USDA Zones 9-11, but can also be grown in colder regions in a pot. It can tolerate some light frost but mature plants can survive temperatures down to the 30sF for a short time. This plant is also salt tolerant, making it a great choice for seaside areas. With proper care and maintenance this plant will bring you years of joy!


Image gallery: 16 images
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) with yellow flower clusters on tall slender tree stems
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) stems with yellow flower clusters growing in dark nursery pots
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up isolated against a clear blue sky background.
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower on a woody stem with many round unopened buds.
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up against a clear blue sky background
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower cluster on a thin woody stem reaching toward the sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up against a blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower cluster with pointed green leaves and buds
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up with numerous buds on thin branches
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower and round buds on a branch against blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up against a clear blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower cluster with round buds on a woody branch
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up on a branch against sky background.
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower cluster on a wooden branch with several rounded buds.
Cochlospermum vitifolium yellow flower close up on a branch with green foliage
Cochlospermum vitifolium with large yellow flower petals and round buds on branches
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up against a clear blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) with vibrant yellow petals and green buds on thin branches.
Cochlospermum vitifolium yellow flower clusters on tree branches against clear blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium yellow flower clusters grow along slender woody stems with foliage
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up with many round green buds nearby
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower cluster surrounded by numerous green buds on a branch
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) brown dry fruit pod close up in natural light
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) dry brown fruit pod hanging from a woody branch
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) brown fruit pods with white fluffy cotton against blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) ripening brown fruit pods with white cotton fiber attached to branches
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) with large yellow flowers in a close up branch
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flowers on branches with green foliage in the background
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up with green leaves and rounded buds
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) with vibrant yellow flower and numerous green buds on branches
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up showing rounded petals with orange central stamens.
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower with delicate orange stamens growing among small green buds.


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