Katappala (Excoecaria Agallocha) Koomatti

⚠️ WARNING: MILKY SAP IS HIGHLY TOXIC AND IRRITANT ⚠️
Katappala (Excoecaria Agallocha), known as Koomatti, is a blind-your-eye mangrove tree. Ecologically vital for coastal protection. For educational and conservation planting only. Handle with extreme care.

🌳⚠️ The Coastal Guardian: Katappala (Excoecaria Agallocha) ⚠️🌳

🌿 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING: This tree’s milky sap is HIGHLY TOXIC and a severe irritant. It can cause blindness upon contact with eyes and intense skin inflammation. It must be handled with extreme caution and kept away from children and pets. Sold for ecological, educational, and traditional study purposes only. 🌿

Ivy Paradise presents a tree of powerful contrasts: Katappala, scientifically known as Excoecaria agallocha, and traditionally called Koomatti. This isn’t just a tree; it’s a resilient mangrove species crucial for coastal ecosystems, yet it demands the utmost respect due to its potent defense mechanism. Its common name, “Blind-Your-Eye Mangrove,” is a literal and serious warning about its toxic sap.

✨ Why Choose Katappala (With Extreme Caution)?

• 🌊 Ecological Mangrove Warrior: Katappala is a frontline soldier in the battle to preserve our coastlines. It plays a vital role in:

  • Coastal Protection: Stabilizing shorelines and reducing erosion from waves and storms.

  • Biodiversity Hotspot: Providing critical habitat for fish, crustaceans, and bird species.

  • Carbon Sequestration: Mangroves are superb at capturing and storing carbon dioxide.

• 📚 A Plant of Ethnobotanical Significance: Despite its toxicity, this tree holds a place in traditional medicine and lore, where its powerful properties are harnessed with extreme expertise for specific applications. These uses are dangerous and should not be attempted without expert guidance.

• 🌿 Unique Botanical Characteristics: This evergreen tree or shrub is adapted to saline, waterlogged conditions. It features attractive, glossy green leaves, which contrast sharply with the danger of its sap. It is dioecious, meaning individual plants are either male or female.

• ✅ For Conservation & Education: This tree is ideal for:

  • Mangrove Rehabilitation Projects aimed at restoring coastal ecosystems.

  • Botanical Gardens and educational institutions for display and study.

  • Informed gardeners with suitable coastal land who understand the risks.

Ivy Paradise Guarantee & Warning:

• ✅ Authentic Species: Guaranteed true Excoecaria agallocha.

• ✅ Premium Quality: Healthy, robust saplings.

• ❌ EXTREME CAUTION: Our plants are sold with clear, prominent warning labels. Purchase indicates your understanding of the risks and agreement to handle responsibly.

• ✅ Expert Info: We provide ecological context, not usage guidance.

🌱 A tree for the informed conservationist. Respect its power, value its role.

🛒 Order Katappala only if you understand and accept the responsibility.