Mitragyna parvifolia

Mitragyna parvifolia
  • Botanical nameMitragyna parvifolia

 Common Name – Kaim

 

Habit-

  • Deciduous
  • Large tree

Specific properties

  • Grows in vicinity of rivers and streams

Ecology

  • Birds, bees, butterflies. moths, flies feed on flower nectar
  • Food plant for Commander (Moduza procris) butterfly

Uses

  • Leaves alleviate pain and swelling, speed up healing of wounds and ulcers, jaundice treatment
  • Bark is used for treatment of muscular pain, rheumatic pain, fever, burning sensation, poisoning, gynaecological disorders, cough, edema etc
  • Timber

Propagation

  • Seeds

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