Semul Tree

Semul tree is found in the Moist Deciduous Forests which record rainfall between 100 to 200 cm. Also called Malabar silk-cotton tree; red silk cotton, its flowers spectacularly in spring . From the Bhil tribe in Rajasthan to The Khuman clan of the Meetie community in Manipur, many tribal communities consume semal because of its medicinal properties while others worship and protect the tree. Ecologically, the tree plays an important role in attracting several creatures like birds, butterflies, bees, and spiders. The Simlipal National park derives its name from this tree. It is naturally found all over India especially along the foothills of the Himalayas, the moist areas of the peninsula and the states of Odisha and West Bengal