Hardwickia binata

Botanical name: Hardwickia binata

Common name: Indian black wood, Anjan

Distribution: Central, Western and Southern India

Habitat: Dry deciduous forests

Habit:

• Large Tree
• Deciduous tree

Specific Properties:

• Drought tolerant

Uses:

• It is utilized for timber, fuel wood, fodder, charcoal making, fibre, furniture making and soil and water conservation potential
• Leaves of the tree are used for making manure and are also utilized as mulch
• Exudates from its roots have been proved as anti-cancerous
• Bark as well as leaf extract of tree has been found as potential antifungal and antibacterial agent
• Useful for afforestation, roadside plantations
• The bark yields a strong fibre largely employed for making ropes, paper, cordage and sails

Propagation

• Seeds or Vegetative