mallotus philippinensis

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Kamala \Ka*ma"la\, n. (Bot.)
   The red dusty hairs of the capsules of an East Indian tree
   ({Mallotus Philippinensis}) used for dyeing silk. It is
   violently emetic, and is used in the treatment of tapeworm.
   [Written also {kameela}.]
   [1913 Webster]