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.

Food

Cochlospermum religiosum can be used in Food. Gum which is known as Kathalya gum is used in some food preparations. Tender fruits are cooked as vegetable. Roasted seeds are eaten.

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.

Nutritional components

Cochlospermum religiosum Contains the Following nutritional components like - Oligosaccharides including D-galactose, D-galactouronic acid; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium

Habit

Deciduous tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind	Shape	Feature

Flower

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Fruit

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Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings of leafy shoots.

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in a well-drained but moisture-retentive soil and a sunny position. Cochlospermum religiosum is available through February to May

Commonly seen growing in areas

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

External Links

• Cochlospermum religiosum on flowersofindia.net