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Pterospermum acerifolium (Karnikara Tree, Bayur Tree) Seeds
Pterospermum acerifolium, commonly known as the Karnikara Tree or Bayur Tree, is a large evergreen tree from the Malvaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, this tree is revered for its ornamental value, fragrant flowers, and cultural significance. Its robust wood and medicinal properties add to its versatility, making it a valuable species in both urban and rural landscapes.
Characteristics:
• Plant Description: The Karnikara Tree grows up to 25–30 meters tall with a straight trunk and a dense, spreading canopy. Its large, leathery, lobed leaves have a distinctive silver underside, adding to its ornamental appeal. The tree produces highly fragrant, pale yellow flowers that bloom at night, followed by elongated, woody seed capsules containing winged seeds.
• Fragrant Flowers: The night-blooming flowers are valued for their intense fragrance and are often used in traditional rituals and ceremonies.
• Climate Adaptability: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, tolerating a range of soil types from sandy to clayey.
Uses and Benefits:
• Ornamental Value: With its striking foliage and fragrant flowers, the Karnikara Tree is a popular choice for parks, gardens, and temple grounds.
• Timber: The lightweight wood, known as Bayur wood, is used for crafting furniture, boats, and plywood due to its durability and resistance to pests.
• Medicinal Properties: In traditional medicine, various parts of the tree, including its bark, flowers, and leaves, are used to treat inflammation, wounds, and respiratory ailments.
• Shade Tree: Its broad canopy makes it an excellent shade tree in hot climates, providing shelter and cooling effects.
• Cultural Significance: Often planted near temples and used in religious ceremonies, it holds a sacred place in many traditions.
Cultivation:
• Sowing: Sow seeds in well-drained, fertile soil in nursery beds or pots. Cover lightly with soil and keep moist until germination, which typically occurs within 2–3 weeks.
• Growth Conditions: Prefers full sun to partial shade and grows well in loamy or sandy soils. Regular watering during the initial stages is beneficial, but the tree is moderately drought-tolerant once established.
• Maintenance: Requires minimal care. Occasional pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages healthy growth.
Unique Features:
• Cultural and Religious Importance: Revered in traditional practices for its sacred flowers and shade-giving properties.
• Fragrant Blooms: The highly aromatic, night-blooming flowers enhance its ornamental and spiritual value.
• Versatile Wood: Lightweight and durable, Bayur wood is a preferred choice for crafting and construction.
Shipping:
Available for shipping within India and worldwide. Orders are typically dispatched within 1–2 weeks.
From Deodar Seeds Company.
Pterospermum acerifolium, commonly known as the Karnikara Tree or Bayur Tree, is a large evergreen tree from the Malvaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, this tree is revered for its ornamental value, fragrant flowers, and cultural significance. Its robust wood and medicinal properties add to its versatility, making it a valuable species in both urban and rural landscapes.
Characteristics:
• Plant Description: The Karnikara Tree grows up to 25–30 meters tall with a straight trunk and a dense, spreading canopy. Its large, leathery, lobed leaves have a distinctive silver underside, adding to its ornamental appeal. The tree produces highly fragrant, pale yellow flowers that bloom at night, followed by elongated, woody seed capsules containing winged seeds.
• Fragrant Flowers: The night-blooming flowers are valued for their intense fragrance and are often used in traditional rituals and ceremonies.
• Climate Adaptability: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, tolerating a range of soil types from sandy to clayey.
Uses and Benefits:
• Ornamental Value: With its striking foliage and fragrant flowers, the Karnikara Tree is a popular choice for parks, gardens, and temple grounds.
• Timber: The lightweight wood, known as Bayur wood, is used for crafting furniture, boats, and plywood due to its durability and resistance to pests.
• Medicinal Properties: In traditional medicine, various parts of the tree, including its bark, flowers, and leaves, are used to treat inflammation, wounds, and respiratory ailments.
• Shade Tree: Its broad canopy makes it an excellent shade tree in hot climates, providing shelter and cooling effects.
• Cultural Significance: Often planted near temples and used in religious ceremonies, it holds a sacred place in many traditions.
Cultivation:
• Sowing: Sow seeds in well-drained, fertile soil in nursery beds or pots. Cover lightly with soil and keep moist until germination, which typically occurs within 2–3 weeks.
• Growth Conditions: Prefers full sun to partial shade and grows well in loamy or sandy soils. Regular watering during the initial stages is beneficial, but the tree is moderately drought-tolerant once established.
• Maintenance: Requires minimal care. Occasional pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages healthy growth.
Unique Features:
• Cultural and Religious Importance: Revered in traditional practices for its sacred flowers and shade-giving properties.
• Fragrant Blooms: The highly aromatic, night-blooming flowers enhance its ornamental and spiritual value.
• Versatile Wood: Lightweight and durable, Bayur wood is a preferred choice for crafting and construction.
Shipping:
Available for shipping within India and worldwide. Orders are typically dispatched within 1–2 weeks.
From Deodar Seeds Company.
SKU: DEC47
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