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Common Name
|
Kaim, Kalam, Mundi |
Scientific Name |
Mitragyna parviflolia(roxb) |
Family |
Rubiaceae |
Flowering |
April |
Fruiting |
February |
|

Leaves & Flower |
A large deciduous
tree, bark smooth, with dark patches of exfoliating old scales
exposing light. Coloured bark. Leaves variable in size and shape 5-12.5 by 3.8-7.5 cm,
ovate or obovate. Stem orbicular or oblong. Atipules ovate, deciduous.
Flower heads globose, white or pale yellow, usually in cymes of 3.
Bark is useful in muscular pains,
stomachaches, fever, syphilis and as contraceptive. Leaves used for
wounds and to cause sneezing. The wood is used for making agricultural
implements, combs, cups and carvings. |