Aburi in Akwapem South District, Austurland, Ghana — West Africa
Ceiba pentandra
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2024
1. Ceiba pentandra Marker
Ceiba pentandra
(Malvaceae)
Silk Cotton
This tree was planted by Sir Gordon Gurggisberg on 23rd March 1924.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1924.
Location. 5° 51.183′ N, 0° 10.38′ W. Marker is in Aburi, Eastern Region (Austurland), in Akwapem South District. It is on Unnamed park road west of Route N4, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Aburi Botanical Gardens. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, West Africa, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founding of the Aburi Botanical Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Lady Knutsford (within shouting distance of this marker); Onyame Dua (within shouting distance of this marker); Cola nitida (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cocoa (about 90 meters away); Vitellaria paradoxa (about
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Regarding Ceiba pentandra. The name of colonial administrator Gordon Guggisberg is misspelled on the marker.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2024
2. Ceiba pentandra Marker
The marker is off camera is this view of the ceiba's trunk. Note the person to the right for scale.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
