Meaning of red kamala | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A tree of species Mallotus philippensis.
   countable, uncountable
2. Red dye produced from trees of species Mallotus philippensis.
   countable, uncountable

Examples

“a number of species not normally found in the rainforests of the lower Hunter, such as Queensland Lacebark (Brachychiton discolor) and Red Kamala (Mallotus philippensis) .”

“The lower forests incldue bombax, the "silk cotton" tree, and red kamala, which produces the striking vermillion powder traditionally used in Hindu rituals.”

“We see a few other noteworthy plants nearby, including the dye-yielding red kamala tree (Mallotus philippensis) and the medicinal, pink-flowered India rhododendron (Melastoma malabathricum).”

“Dr. Dymock states that the average value of the best red kamala in Bombay in 1890 was R11 per maund of 41 pounds.”

“The fruits are small, coated with red kamala dye , which easily rubs off in transit”

“It is bitter and is also used as an adulterant for the red kamala dye from Mallotus philippensis.”

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