Kunthirikkam (Boswellia Ovalifoliolata) Salayi

Acquire the rare Kunthirikkam (Boswellia Ovalifoliolata), an endangered Indian tree known for producing the precious Salayi resin. A sacred, aromatic species vital for conservation and traditional practices.

🌳 The Fragrant Native: Kunthirikkam (Boswellia Ovalifoliolata) 🌿

Ivy Paradise offers you an opportunity to cultivate a critically endangered piece of India’s natural heritage: Kunthirikkam, scientifically known as Boswellia ovalifoliolata. This isn’t just a tree; it’s a living relic, the original native source of the precious Salayi resin (Indian Frankincense), and a botanical treasure facing threat in the wild. By growing Kunthirikkam, you become a guardian of a species sacred to ecology, tradition, and fragrance.

✨ Why Choose the Kunthirikkam Tree?

• 🏞️ Critically Endangered & Ecologically Vital: This is a conservation-grade tree. Classified as Critically Endangered, the Kunthirikkam tree is a high priority for preservation. Your cultivation helps protect its unique genetics and contributes to the survival of a species endemic to the Eastern Ghats of India. This is planting with a purpose.

• 🌿 Source of Sacred Salayi Resin: This tree produces the authentic Salayi or Shalai resin, a type of Indian Frankincense revered for centuries. The aromatic resin is known for its:

  • Spiritual Significance: Used in temples and homes for rituals, purification, and as sacred incense. 🕉️

  • Traditional Therapeutic Uses: Valued in Ayurveda for its anti-inflammatory properties and use in treating respiratory conditions, arthritis, and for wound healing.

  • Rich, Citrusy Aroma: Its fragrance is deeply soothing and spiritually uplifting.

• 🌱 A Rare Ornamental Beauty: This deciduous tree is a sight to behold. It features distinctive compound leaves and a handsome structure, making it a majestic and conversation-worthy focal point in any landscape garden dedicated to native species.

• 📜 A Living Cultural Legacy: Choosing Kunthirikkam connects you directly to the ancient botanical wisdom of India. You are nurturing a tree that has been mentioned in old texts and has supported traditional practices for generations.

Ideal For:

• Conservation Gardens & reforestation efforts.

• Sacred Groves & spiritual gardens.

• Serious Collectors of rare and endemic Indian trees.

• Botanical Gardens and educational institutions.

Important Note: Harvesting resin requires specific expertise and mature trees. This plant is offered for its conservation value, ornamental beauty, and cultural significance.

Ivy Paradise Guarantee:

• ✅ Ethically Propagated: Responsibly sourced to support species survival.

• ✅ Premium Quality: Healthy, carefully nurtured saplings.

• ✅ Rarity & Authenticity: Guaranteed true Boswellia ovalifoliolata.

• ✅ Expert Guidance: Specific care instructions for this rare gem.

🌱 Be part of its survival story. Plant a legacy of fragrance and conservation.

🛒 Invest in the exceptional Kunthirikkam tree from Ivy Paradise today!