How to Grow and Care for Cochlospermum

Buttercup tree is a tropical tree native to South and Central America. It is cultivated for its many uses. The fiber that can be found in its seeds is used as stuffing materials for pillows. Some parts of the tree like its bark and seeds are harvested to produce drinks, gum, oil, and wood.

Cochlospermum religiosum is a flowering plant from the tropical region of Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. It is a small tree growing to a height of 7.5 m (25 ft) usually found in dry deciduous forests. The name religiosum derives from the fact that the flowers are used as temple offerings. It is also known as silk-cotton tree because the capsules containing the seeds have a fluffy cotton-like substance similar to kapok. Another common name is buttercup tree because its yellow and bright flowers look like large-sized buttercups. In Theravada Buddhism, this plant is said to have used as the tree for achieved enlightenment, or Bodhi by nineteenth Lord Buddha called "Siddhaththa - සිද්ධත්ථ". The plant is known as කිණිහිරියා (Kinihiriyaa) in Sinhala, and කණිකාර (Kanikaara) in Sanskrit..

Cotton tree is a striking deciduous tree native to Australia's tropical regions. Characterized by large, butter-yellow flowers and broad heart-shaped leaves, it thrives in well-drained soils. The rounded canopy and flaky bark offer a distinctive silhouette in dry woodlands. Its vivid bloom bursts contrast against the rugged landscape, signaling seasonal changes and attracting various pollinators.

Cochlospermum palmatifidum features distinctive fan-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow blooms that beckon attention. This resilient plant often thrives in tropical climates where sunlight and moisture balance to nurture its growth. Its showy flowers and palmate foliage are not just aesthetically pleasing but also adapt well to the variations in its environment, making it a striking presence in its native landscape.

With its broad, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow blossoms, cochlospermum gillivraei subsp. gregorii graces the arid landscapes where it thrives. This hardy shrub adapts to its dry environment by blooming opportunistically after rainfall. Its conspicuous flowers and fruit, resembling large cotton balls, make it a standout in the sparse vegetation common to its habitat.