{"product_id":"mallotus-philippensis-kumkum-tree-red-0-5-kg-seeds","title":"Mallotus Philippensis, Kumkum Tree Red - 0.5 kg Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kamala or Kumkum Tree (\u003cem\u003eMallotus philippensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small-to-medium evergreen tree whose round fruit capsules are coated in a brilliant brick-red glandular powder. This red powder, called kamala, is its most prized product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKamala powder is used as a natural dye for silk and other fabrics, as a colourant in traditional sindoor\/kumkum, and in medicine as an anthelmintic (to expel worms); the tree also yields minor timber and has several traditional medicinal uses from its bark and leaves. It is widespread across India in sub-Himalayan tracts and dry-to-moist deciduous forests, growing on hill slopes and forest margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphorbiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-15 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollect the ripe capsules and rub off the red powder to free the small dark seeds. Soak the seed in water for about 24 hours, sow shallowly in a moist, well-drained seed tray and keep warm; germination takes roughly 21-30 days and can be uneven. Prick out the seedlings into bags once they are sturdy enough to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51052549079286,"sku":"SED-TRE-MALLOTUS-001","price":1059.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-mallotus-philippensis-kumkum-tree-red-0-5-kg-seeds-16969019129996.jpg?v=1782714611","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/mallotus-philippensis-kumkum-tree-red-0-5-kg-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}