Hydnocarpus pentadra (in English)

  മലയാളത്തിൽ വായിക്കാൻ

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Scientific NameHydnocarpus pentandra
Synonyms:Hydnocarpus laurifolia
Family: Flacoutiaceae
Local Names: കമ്പകം, മ്പകം,ഇരുമ്പകം (Malayalam)
Habit: Small evergreen tree
Habitat: Evergreen forests and sacred groves especially along rivers and streams.
Ecological Importance: 
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Economic Importance: 
   .Oil from the seeds is used as illuminant. it is used as medicine to cure leprosy. 
    Oil has insecticidal and arachinicide property and is used against spiders and cockroaches

മരോട്ടിയുടെ ക്യഷിരീതിയും ...

blaze on the bark

flowers

fruits
Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department
Research Unit. Peermade

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