Quassia indica(in English)
Niepa Bark Tree
Local Names : കരിഞ്ഞൊട്ട, കരിങ്ങൊട്ട
Scientific Name : Quassia indica
Synonym : Samadera indica
Family:Simarubiaceae
Habitat: Evergreen, Semi-evergreen forests.
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
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