✅ Native

Semal

Bombax ceiba · Malvaceae

Also known as: Red silk cotton

Flowers are a key dry-season nectar source for birds; seed floss (kapok) used for stuffing; light timber

🗺️ Native range in India: Deciduous forests throughout the plains and lower hills

Why Semal is a great native choice

Flowers are a key dry-season nectar source for birds
seed floss (kapok) used for stuffing
light timber

Frequently asked questions

Is Semal native to India?

Yes. Semal (Bombax ceiba) is native to India. Flowers are a key dry-season nectar source for birds; seed floss (kapok) used for stuffing; light timber

What are the benefits of Semal?

Key benefits include: Flowers are a key dry-season nectar source for birds; seed floss (kapok) used for stuffing; light timber.

Should I plant Semal?

Yes, Semal is a good native choice for India. Native plants support local birds, bees and butterflies and are usually well suited to the local climate.

More native plants for India

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Sources: R7, R8. See full references.

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