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Silk Cotton Red सेमल

Bombax ceiba

Assam Lemon (कागजी नेमु), Citrus limon var.
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Hindi
सेमल
Botanical
Bombax ceiba
Family
Malvaceae

About the plant

Red February cups feeding every bird in the neighbourhood at once.

Growing it

A big tree for parks and riverbanks only.

What it is for

The best February bird-nectar tree in the north.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Weekly for two years
Season
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Garden / ground
Mature size
15–25 m
First harvest
Flowers year eight

A big tree for parks and riverbanks only.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

The best February bird-nectar tree in the north.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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