Botanical Name

Aphanamixis polystachya

Family

Meliaceae

Sanskrit name

Rohitaka

English name

Lebbeck

Hindi name

Harin hara

Kannada name

Thottila kaayi

Origin

South East Asia

Habit

Tree

Habitat

Mostly found in dry regions in plains and low hills and

also found on roadsides

Plant Description

The tree grows up to 20 m. Leaves, alternate, shining, green oblong, with entire margin. Flowers are produced in panicles. Fruits produced in clusters, pale-reddish, globose, capsule.

Threat status

Vulnerable

Distribution

South east Asia

Part used

Bark and seeds

Medicinal uses

Skin diseases, fever, ulcers,diabetes,jaundice, haemorrhoids( piles).

Other uses

Bark, Seed oil as bio diesel, wood for construction.