Semal/ silk-cotton
| Botanical Name: | Bombax ceiba |
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| English Name: | silk-cotton |
| Local Name: | Semal |
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Unique identification feature
- Bombax ceiba like other trees of the genus Bombax, is commonly known as cotton tree.
Unique identification feature
- Leaffall -January to FebruaryFlowering - February to MarchFruiting - April to May
Planting and Care
- Bark is used for healing wounds and to stop bleeding. Flowers are astringent and good for skin troubles and haemorrhoids. Seeds are useful in treating gonorrhea and chronic cystitis.
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