Family:
Apocynaceae
Synonym:
Nerium tinctorium Roxb.
Vernacular names:
Aiya Palai, Bhanthappaala, Kampippaala, Nilappaala
Habit:
Tree
Habitat:
Moist and dry deciduous forests, also in the plains
Distribution:
Australia, Asia
Flowering and fruiting:
March-February
Key identification features:
Latex milky white. Leaves simple, opposite, distichous, estipulate; Flower
bisexual, white, scented, in terminal cymes appearing along with new leaves;
Uses:
The wood is used to make lades to stir ragi. A small piece of the bark is added
in the milk for fermentation.
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