The imposing Samaúma tree of the Amazon - Vídeo de stock HD

It can reach 70 meters, which is equivalent to a 24-story building! Its crown projects above all others, providing shelter and protection for countless birds and insects. The Samaúma or Sumaúma (Ceiba pentranda) is one of the most extraordinary trees in the Amazon due to its gigantic size. Sacred to ancient peoples of the continent, such as the Mayans, its name refers to the fiber that can be obtained from its fruits. (image 4)