Large sized trees are preferred nesting sites for large birds like hornbill, owls etc
Uses
Vital socio-economic role for tribal communities in form of food, fodder, fuel
Plant is used for treatment of cough-cold, bronchitis, leprosy, skin diseases, bleeding gums, diarrhoea, weakness of nerves, stomach ulcers, diabetics, rheumatic problems etc
Flowers and fruits are eaten raw and cooked
Leaves are edible and used as fodder, as cutlery
Fat extracted from fruits used in Mowrah Butter, margarine, chocolate, soaps, candles
flowers have 73% sugar are used to prepare country liquor by tribal communities
