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Putranjiva roxburghii

Putranjiva-roxburghii

Botanical Name – Putranjiva roxburghii

Common name – Putranjiva

Distribution

  • Throughout India

Habitat

  • Moist and evergreen forests

Habit

  • Evergreen Tree
  • Medium tree
  • Fast Growing

     

Specific Properties

  •    Drought tolerant

Ecology

  • Birds feeds on fruits. Bulbuls,
    Koels, Babblers can be seen feeding commonly. 
  • Birds and bats are main
    pollinators

 

Uses

  •           The hard, white seeds of the fruit are
    threaded into necklaces and also used for rosaries. Necklaces made from theseeds are traditionally given to children as a protection from disease. Hence the name putranjiva
  •            Oil obtained from the seed is used for burning
  •            The wood is used for construction, turnery, tool handles etc
  • Seeds are considered rejuvenating and restoring properties for the female reproductive system and their overall health 
  •           Decoction of leaves and seeds can be used to treat cold
 

Propagation

  •            Seeds

 

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