All over India at Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujrat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nādu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Habitat
Dry, moist deciduous forests, semi-arid forests, and dry rocky hills
Habit
Large tree
Moderate growth
Specific Properties
Drought tolerant tree
Good for soil stabilization and land restoration
Ecology
The plant is used in treating snake bites and scorpion stings in India
Tussar silkworm feeds on leaves
Important source of pollen for bees for bees
Uses
Edible gum, which is tapped and used in sweetmeats, in dye processes, and binding agent in pharmaceuticals.
Tree bark is used to treat wounds, swelling and diarrhoea.
The leaves and bark are used for tanning,
leaves yield a black dye that is used commercially in India
