Holoptelea integrifolia

Botanical Name – Holoptelea integrifolia

Common Name – Indian elm

Habit

• Deciduous
• Large tree
• Moderately fast-growing
  
  

Specific properties

• Found in tropical deciduous forests
• Preferred for soil erosion control
• Moderately drought tolerant
  
  

Ecology

• Birds prefer it for nesting
• Few birds like Rose ringed parakeet feed on its fruit
• Pollinated by insects
  
  

Uses

• Leaves and stem bark exhibit antiviral, antioxidant, antimicrobial, abortifacient, anthelmintic, astringent, and anticancer activity.
• Used in treatment of diabetics, rheumatism, tuberculosis, dysmenorrhoea, piles, leprosy, diabetes, flatulence, obesity, edema, bronchitis, leukoderma, boils, swelling, treating ringworm and skin diseases.
• Leaves as fodder
• Oil is extracted from seeds
• Wood is used for making matches boxes, frames of brushes, cutlery, carving statues, plywood, hardwood etc
  
  

Propagation

• Seeds