Description :

• It is a deciduous Tree growing to 18 m (59ft) by 16 m (52ft) at a slow rate.
• Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
• The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

Uses

• The sweet blackish pulp of the seedpod is used as a mild laxative. Used for road-side plantations because of its excellent yellow shower flower.
• Wood is used for agricultural implements.
• The bark is used for tanning and dyeing.
• The pulp of the fruit furnishes an excellent and safe purgative, useful in chest and heart diseases.