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One shop word, more than one plantIlavu is not a species.
Ilavu is a Tamil shop word for more than one silk-cotton. Red-flowered Indian silk-cotton is Bombax ceiba. Kapok is Ceiba pentandra. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Ilavu · Bombax ceiba
Bombax ceiba — red silk-cotton, fleshy red flowers.
- Panji ilavu · Ceiba pentandra
Ceiba pentandra — panji ilavu, the hanging kapok pod.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.