Cochlospermum religiosum

Katira is a small, rather crooked-branched, more or less deciduous tree growing about 7 metres tall. The plant is used locally for the its gum. Considered a sacred tree in its native range, it is often cultivated near temples where the flowers are used as temple offerings.

Uses

Coughs, Gonorrhoea.

The dried leaves and flowers are stimulant[240 ].

Parts Used

Seeds, Gum.

Common names

Language	Common name
Kannada	ಅರಿಸಿನ ಬೂರುಗ Arasina buruga
Hindi	Galgal
Malayalam	Cempanni
Tamil	Kattupparutti
Telugu	Konda gogu
Marathi	Ganeri
Gujarathi
Punjabi
Kashmiri
Sanskrit
English	Buttercup tree

Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Habit

Deciduous tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind	Shape	Feature

Flower

Type	Size	Color and composition	Stamen	More information
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Fruit

Type	Size	Mass	Appearance	Seeds	More information

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings of leafy shoots.

How to plant/cultivate

Succeeds in a well-drained but moisture-retentive soil and a sunny position.

Commonly seen growing in areas

Cultivated ground, On dry forests, Especially on stony hills.

External Links

• Cochlospermum religiosum on flowersofindia.net

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