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Medicine - It is use dto treat bleeding disorders, worms, abdominal tumors, stomach-related troubles, and for quick healing of wounds and ulcers. Dye - It is source of Kamala dye which is used in colouring silk and wool. Cosmetics/Essential oils - Oil is used as hair-fixer and added in ointment. Wood - Fuelwood: It is often used as fuelwood. Industrial - Used as preservative for vegetable oils and dairy products. Seed oil can be used in the production of rapid-drying paints and varnishes.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan
Thrives in mountain slopes or valleys, limestone hills or river valleys, forests, at an elevation of 300-1600 m.
It is medium-sized tree growing up to 10 m tall.
Stem is covered in a dense coat of rusty-colored, star-shaped hairs.
Leaves are alternately arranged, ovate or diamond-shaped, with a rusty, velvety texture.
Flowers are found on separate trees. Female flowers in loose, spike-like clusters at branch ends or leaf junctions. Male flowers in groups of three in the leaf axils.
Fruit is spherical capsule covered in a bright red, powdery substance.
Flowering: March – May,
Fruiting: June – August.