Nagkesar (Ceylon Ironwood) Live Plant

Plant Type
Layered Plant
Plant Age & Height
1 Year, 2 ft
Blooming Time
8 Months
Ideal Temperature
15°C to 40°C(warm and humid climate, can withstand mild frost)
Health Benefits
Spiritual and Medicinal plant
Helps to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol level
Helps to improve digestion, relieve constipation, and reduce stomach discomfort.
Reduces inflammation in the body
Botanical Name
Mesua ferrea
Common Names
English name – Iron wood of Assam, Ceylon iron wood, Cobra’s saffron
Hindi name – Naghas, Nagkesar
Malay name – Nagasari, Penaga
Japanese name – Tagayasan
Burmese name – Gungen, Kenga
Vietnam name – Vap
Latin name – Mesua ferrea
Assam name – Naboor, Nahor
Bihar name – Nagkeshur
Bengali name – Nagesar
Kannada name – Kanchana
Malayalam name – Nagachempakam
Marathi name – Nagachampa, Nagakeshra
Punjabi name – Naga kesar
Tamil name – Irul, Karunangu
Telugu name – Naga Kesaralu, Kesaramu
Guajarati name – Nagkesara, Nagchampa
Oriya name – Nageshvar
Farsi name – Naremushk
Thai name – Bunnak, Bhra na kaw
Philippine name – Kaliuas
Urdu name – Narmiksha
Malaysian name – Penaga
Italian name – Croco di cobra
German name – Nagassamen
Arabic name – Narae-Kaisar
Russian name – Mezua zheleznaia
Chinese name – Tie li mu
Ideal Pot Size
 30 inches
Maintenance Required
Easy