About Bombax costatum Pellegr. & Vuillet
Species Identity and Height
Bombax costatum Pellegr. & Vuillet is a tree species that typically grows between 5 and 15 meters tall.
Flowering Period
This tree flowers during the dry season, before its new leaves emerge.
Natural Range
Its natural range is limited to the savanna zones of West Africa, extending from Senegal east to the Central African Republic.
Habitat Substrate
It commonly grows on rocky hills or lateritic crusts.
Culinary Use
In West African cuisine, the calyx of Bombax costatum is used as a base for sauces.
Population Threat
Overharvesting of the species' flowering branches has contributed to its population decline.
