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 the
  seeds 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