[[File:Bombax-flower-leaf.jpg|thumb|right|''Shalmali'', ''Silk Cotton Tree'']]
Shalmali '''Bombax''' ceiba is a genus of mainly tropical trees medicinal tree and is also referred as silent doctor. It is found in the mallow family. They are native to western AfricaIndia, Malaysia, the Indian subcontinentSri lanka, Southeast AsiaHong kong, as well as subtropical regions of East Asia Australia and northern Australia. Distinguish from the genus Ceiba which has whiter flowers. Currently four species are recognised, although many plants have been placed in the genus that were later moved. The genus is best known for the species BAfrica. ceiba, which is widely cultivated throughout tropical and sub-tropical regions Every part of the world. It this tree is native used to southern and eastern Asia and northern Australiatreat various ailments.
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