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Brazilian Samauma – Powdered Bark, Ceiba pentandra
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Bark of the samaúma, the kapok tree Ceiba pentandra of the mallow family, milled to a cinnamon-brown powder. The supplier gives Brazil as the country and the pouch carries a Made in Brazil seal. Sizes on offer: 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Botanical name: Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
- Family: Malvaceae (mallow family)
- Common names: Samaúma, sumaúma, kapok tree
Smart Seeds & Herbs · Ceiba pentandra Gaertn. · 50 g / 250 g / 1 kg
Samaúma bark, milled
Samaúma, also written samauma or sumaúma, is the Brazilian name of the kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra. Its bark is sold here as a fine, cinnamon-brown powder; the supplier, Maya Herbs, lists the part as bark, the form as powder and the country as Brazil. Mycotrop has three sizes: 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.
- 50 g / 250 g / 1 kg
- Malvaceae
- Bark
- Powder
- Botanical name
- Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
- Family
- Malvaceae (mallow family)
- Common names
- Samaúma, sumaúma, kapok tree
- Plant part
- Bark
- Form
- Powder
- Country (supplier listing and seal)
- Brazil
Reported effects and traditional use
Ceiba pentandra, the kapok or samaúma, is a large tree of the mallow family (Malvaceae), found in tropical America and West Africa. A 2022 study calls it a ‘spiritual keystone species’ of the Neotropics: from the Caribbean to the Argentine Chaco, Indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples describe it as a world axis, a guide of souls and the shelter of major forest spirits.
The tree has many names depending on the region: lupuna, samauma, mapou, fromager or kapok. In Africa it is also used in traditional medicine, according to a 2025 study.
| Known compounds | Sesquiterpene alkaloids (pentandralactams) and other compounds isolated from the stem bark (Ngoc et al. 2026); composition still poorly characterised. |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | A sacred tree, world axis and shelter of forest spirits among Indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples of the Neotropics (Tareau et al. 2022); also used in African traditional medicine. |
| State of research | Mostly laboratory studies on extracts and isolated compounds. No health claim is authorised for this plant in the EU. |
A widespread tropical species
Linnaeus named the species, and Gaertner placed it in Ceiba in 1791. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants records a native range that runs from Mexico and the Caribbean through Central America to Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and northern, north-eastern and west-central Brazil. The tree is also recorded as introduced in tropical Africa and Asia. Samaúma and sumaúma are the Portuguese names listed by the Flora e Funga do Brasil; French uses kapokier or fromager, German Kapokbaum.
Pouch and photos
The cover photo shows a kraft stand-up pouch with a green Maya Herbs label reading Samauma, Ceiba pentandra and Powdered, with a Made in Brazil seal and an empty net-weight field, beside a wide terracotta bowl of the powder. The second photo shows the bowl on its own.
Another samaúma item
The same tree also supplies the samauma bark ash from Brazil, a different material made by burning the bark.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. |
|---|---|
| Family | Malvaceae (mallow family) |
| Common names | Samaúma, sumaúma, kapok tree |
| Plant part | Bark |
| Form | Powder |
| Country (supplier listing and seal) | Brazil |
| Pack sizes | 50 g · 250 g · 1 kg |
| Supplier | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem, the Netherlands) |
| Reference | 1033 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Tareau et al. 2022, Botany 100(2):127-140; Ngoc et al. 2026, J Nat Med 80(4):1222-1231; Addy et al. 2025, J Ethnopharmacol 341:119363; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ceiba pentandra a sacred tree?
In many Neotropical cultures, from the Caribbean to the Argentine Chaco, it is seen as a world axis, a guide of souls and the shelter of major forest spirits, according to a 2022 ethnobotanical study that calls it a ‘spiritual keystone species’.
What is Ceiba pentandra called?
Depending on the region: kapok, silk-cotton tree, fromager, samaúma or samauma, lupuna, or mapou. All these names refer to the same large tree of the mallow family.
Is samaúma the same tree as kapok?
Yes. Samaúma is a Brazilian name for Ceiba pentandra, known in English as the kapok tree.
What colour is the powder?
A warm cinnamon brown, as the bowl in the photos shows.
Which sizes are offered?
The same powder is sold in three weights: 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.
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