Where is the origin of kapok?

Kapok is not cold-resistant, and is suitable for growing in warm, dry and sunny places. The origin of kapok is in China, Indian, Philippine and Indonesian. The main producing areas of kapok are Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Taiwan Province and Fujian.

Origin of kapok varieties

Common varieties of kapok include kapok with big fruit, kapok with big belly, kapok with beautiful fruit, kapok with long fruit, kapok with tortoise grain, kapok with Japanese silk, kapok with green skin and kapok with melon. No matter what kind of kapok, it has the effects of sterilization, dispelling wind and removing dampness, and dredging meridians.

Where is the origin of kapok?

Kapok is a flower tree with high ornamental value. It is a specialty of Guangzhou, Kaohsiung and Panzhihua in the south. The origin of kapok is generally Panzhihua, Sichuan.

Kapok from different producing areas

Kapok in Sichuan

Sichuan kapok is mainly produced in Panzhihua city and generally matures around April and May. Kapok produced in Sichuan has the characteristics of bright color and colorfastness, and the local listing price is about one catty in 6 yuan.

Kapok in Yunnan

Yunnan kapok is mainly produced in Malipo County and Funing County, and generally matures around May. Kapok produced in Yunnan has the characteristics of bright color and fragrant smell, and the local listing price is around 8 yuan.