Botanical Name

Alangiumsalvifolium

Family

Cornaceae

Sanskrit name

ankola

English name

Sage Alangium

Hindi name

Ankol

Kannada name

Ankola

Habit

Tree

Habitat

Dry regions in plains and low hills

Plant Description

Bushy tree with a dense canopy with a short trunk. It bears fragrant white flowers. Fruits are red, prominent remains of the calyx are seen with White colour

Distribution

Tropical and subtropical regions

Religious significance

Worshipped as Sthlavruksha

Part used

Twigs, roots

Medicinal uses

Burning sensation, sore throat, gastritis, wasting of muscles, worm infestation, herpes, snake bite, rat bite, dog bite

Ecological Significance

Attracts birds; Pale -billed flower pecker, purple sunbird, Myna, babbler. Carpenter bees