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