Cordia fragrantissima
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Description
A tropical tree in the borage family with edible young leaves.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten with meat.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten with meat.
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Medicinal Uses
The wood extract is used in traditional medicine against Leishmania.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,
Other Uses
The dark reddish-brown wood is moderately hard. It seasons well, works and polishes well, and is capable of a very smooth surface from the tool. A beautifully mottled wood with darker streaks and a fragrant scent, it should be better known. The fresh, fragrant odour of the wood as it is worked makes it very pleasant to use, though the scent does not remain persistent for long in the finished articled. A most attractive and valuable decorative wood, it is suitable for all high-class works of art
Notes
The wood extract is used in medicine against Leishmania.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Hmatkyauk, Kawok, Muk-pui, Sandawa, Taung-kalamet
References (1)
- Kar, A., et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plant Resources used by the Mizos of Mizoram, India. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol. 9, No. 1, July, 2013, 106-126
