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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 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

 

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