This fast growing tree is found in tropical countries. It is found in India, Malaysia, Australia, Philippines and in Florida and Hawaii of USA.
This evergreen tree is a member of Fabaceae plant family. The leaves are imparipinnate. The leaflets are 5-9, opposite, ovate-oblong and acute. Flowers bloom in April to June. Flowers are in auxiliary racemes white or purplish. The seeds are thick.
Usage:
The seeds of Beech tree Indian, yield oil. This oil is useful in skin diseases, hair treatment and rheumatism. Bark is used for treating Piles. Oil from the seeds and bark is useful as Ayurvedic herbal Medicine.
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Gujarati, Marathi & Bengali : Karanj,
Kannada: Honge
Tamil: Punnai
Malayalam: Ponnu, Unnu
Telugu: Pungu
