1、 Leaf difference

Java kapok has 5 to 9 leaflets, which are oblong lanceolate. The leaves are short and gradually pointed, and the base is gradually pointed. They are 5 to 16 cm long and 1.5 to 4.5 cm wide. The leaves are full or near the top with sparse fine serrations. The leaves are hairless on both sides, white frost is worn on the back, and the petiole is 7 to 14 cm long

Beautiful isokapok leaves alternate, palmately compound leaves, 3 to 7 leaflets, mostly 5, in inverted egg shape, long oval or oval, the middle leaflet is large, about 7 to 14 cm long, the upper half edge is serrated, the apex of the leaf is pointed or acuminate, and the base is wedge-shaped

2、 Flower difference

Most of the flowers of Java kapok are clustered between the upper leaf axils. The pedicel is 2.5 to 5 cm long, sometimes solitary, and the petals are obovate oblong, 2.5 to 4 cm long

The flowers of beautiful isokapok are relatively large, with 1 to 3 axillary or several flowers gathered at the end of the branch, with slight fragrance. The calyx is cup-shaped, green, and there are 5 petals, pink or red. The base is yellow or white with purple spots, but also all white with yellow inside, and the edge is wavy and slightly curled