Salmali, Bombax ceiba Seeds

Salmalia malabarica

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15 seeds per pack
≈Sprouts in 6–18 days
≈Seeds keep 1–2 years

≈ Typical for the species; real timing depends on your conditions. Seed specifications

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About this variety

Overview

Salmalia Malabarica, Bombax ceiba is offered as seed for tree collections, nursery trials and botanical growing projects. The focus is clear plant identification, practical growing notes and collection value.

Also known as: Semal, Simal, Red silk cotton tree, Malabar silk-cotton tree, Red cotton tree, Shalmali, Shimul, Ilavam, Mullilavu and Booruga.

Growing Notes

For hard-coated tree seeds, soaking or light scarification may improve the start. Sow in a deep, well-drained medium and keep seedlings protected while roots establish.

Uses & Collection Value

Useful for nursery experiments, tree collections, landscape projects and long-term botanical growing. Traditional or cultural interest is kept as background context, without medical claims.

Shipping

Seeds are dispatched from India with international shipping available where import rules permit.

Seed specifications

Seed size

Seeds per kg

28,000 seeds/kgapprox.cleaned seed; varies by lot

Storage and viability

Seed viability

1–2 yearsapprox.closed containers

Germination and sowing

Time to emergence

6–18 daysapprox.germination period of fresh seed (about 90% germinate within it)

approx. Typical for the species, from botanical references. Real values vary between lots and with storage conditions.

Salmali, Bombax ceiba Seeds

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