Adina cordifolia

Botanical Name –  Adina cordifolia

Common Name –  Yellow Teak, Haldu

Distribution

• Central and southern India
  
  

Habitat

• Moist deciduous forests
  
  

Habit

• Large Tree
• Deciduous tree
  
  

Specific Properties

• Drought tolerant
• Fire resistant
  
  

Ecology

• Larval host plant of Staff Sergeant butterfly
  
  

Uses

• Leaves and young twigs are used as fodder for livestock
• The juice of the plant is applied externally to kill worms in sore
• Leaves and bark are used for cholera, cold cough, fever, headache, scars and urinary complaints

• Paste of stem bark and leaves are used for curing deep wounds, jaundice, stomachache

• Wood is valued for making small items such as combs and for turnery, it is also used for construction, window frames, furniture etc
  
  

Propagation

• Seeds