Schleichera oleosa

Schleichera oleosa

Botanical name- Schleichera oleosa

Common Name – Kusum

Habit-

  • Deciduous
  • Large
  • Slow growing

 

Specific properties

  • Drought resistant
  • Fire resistant

Ecology

  • Macaques, spotted deer, birds, bats feed on fruits
  • Elephants feed on the leaves.
  • Birds prefer it for roosting for its dense shade

Uses

  • Tree has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-cancerous properties used as cure for skin afflictions, appetite loss, ulcers, arthritis, headache, diarrhoea, neuralgia, paralysis etc
  • Fruits and leaves are edible
  • Seeds yield oil- promotes hair growth, culinary and lighting purposes
  • Used for lac insect production
  • Fodder, tannin and timber

Propagation

  • Seeds

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