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GOSSYPIUM BARBADENSE - SEA ISLAND COTTON. 
Common nameLong staple cotton, Sea Island cotton, Creole cotton, algodon pais, West Indische katoen. Family Malvaceae (mallow family). Overview A tropical perennial plant with yellow flowers and black seeds. Contains the chemical compound Gossypol; confers insect resistance to the plant. Gossypol also has antifungal - and antitumor properties. It is also used as an antifertility drug and from the small seeds an edible oil is produced. The seed-fluff is used by the Amerindians to weave hammocks. Suriname's traditional medicine The leaves are used in the treatment against hypertension, delayed - and irregular menstruation. An extract from the flowers is used against ear inflammation. Another therapeutic application: as an emmenagogue. Visit also our APPLICATION & DOSAGE -, CHOLESTEROL -, DIABETES - , HYPERTENSION - and TINCTURE pages. Hardiness USDA zone 9 - 11. Propagation Seeds. Culture Full sun, needs high humidity and high rainfall. Gossypium barbadense is very sensitive to frost, so plant in frost free areas. |