Miliusa tomentosa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMiliusa tomentosa is a large deciduous tree with 15–20 metre height. It is commonly known as wooly miliusa. The native range of this species is the Indian subcontinent. It is a tree and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome.
Description
A large tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 20 m tall. The bark is blackish-brown. The leaves are oval or oblong and thick and leathery. They are 4-10 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. They have soft hairs underneath. The base is rounded and the tip is pointed. The flowers are greenish and 1.5 cm across. They occur singly or in pairs opposite the leaf. The fruit are round and purple and 2-3 cm across. They are in a ring of 8-17.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
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Medicinal Uses
The oil from its seeds is used in Chinese traditional medicine for its antibacterial and analgesic properties.
Distribution
A subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka,
Production
Plants flower May to June.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Barredudduga, Budda duduga, Chilkadudu, Gadida lotta, Gandhapalsa, Hessare, Hoom, Humb, Humba, Kari, Kirua, Lom tasbi, Minmara, Patmossu, Periuvay, Thoska, Wumb
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