Quassia indica(in English)
മലയാളത്തിൽ വായിക്കുക Niepa Bark Tree Local Names : കരിഞ്ഞൊട്ട, കരിങ്ങൊട്ട Scientific Name : Quassia indica Synonym : Samadera indica Family: Simarubiaceae Habitat: Evergreen, Semi-evergreen forests. Habit : Small evergreen tree grows upto 12 m. Importance: Medicinal plant Ecological significance: Uses: Leaves are having anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and insecticidal properties and is used against head lice, white ants and mosquitos. it is used in treatment of itching, leprosy, malaria etc the bark is used to cure fever. Seeds are used in the treatment of Asthma and reumatism. leathery leaves with spots Inflorescences fruits Kerala Forest Department Social Forestry Division