The plant grows well in evergreen forests, forest margins, secondary forest, riverine vegetation, rocky areas and often as a strangler
Distribution
India, Tropical Africa, southern Arabian Peninsula
Ecology
Birds feed on its fruits
Wasps visits fruits
Uses
The bark, leaves, fruits, latex are very effective in treatment of diabetes, skin diseases, ulcers, dysentery, diarrhoea, stomach-ache, wounds, kidney disorders, malaria, haemorrhoids, venereal diseases and as astringent
Tree parts are analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, anti-microbial, diuretic, anti-parasitic, vermifuge, abortifacient, anti-ulcer, antioxidant, anti-cancer, have insecticidal and pesticidal properties
Leaves combined with lemon juice are used for treatment of respiratory tract infections such as asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis and emphysema
Animal fodder
Leaves are used to polish wooden slates, furniture, for scrubbing utensils
