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Mallotus philippensis / Croton philippense /Echinus philippensis / Rottlera tinctoria Botanical nomencltuara: Mallotus philippensis / Croton philippense /Echinus philippensis / Rottlera tinctoria Mallotus philippensis is a plant in the spurge family. It is known as the kamala tree or red kamala or kumkum tree, due to the fruit covering, which produces a red dye. However, it must be distinguished from kamala meaning "lotus" in many Indian languages, an unrelated plant, flower, and sometimes metonymic spiritual or artistic concept. Mallotus philippensis has many other local names. This kamala often appears in rainforest margins. Or in disturbed areas free from fire, in moderate to high rainfall areas. |