Commonly known as Karanja or Indian Beech, this versatile tree is native to India and Southeast Asia. It's valued for its medicinal properties, environmental benefits, and potential as a sustainable biofuel source.

Key Characteristics:

Medium-sized tree:

         Grows to a height of 20-25 meters.

Leathery leaves:

         The leaves are alternate, compound, and leathery.

Purple flowers:

         The tree produces clusters of beautiful purple flowers.

Fruit:

         The fruit is a woody pod containing seeds.

Uses:

Medicinal:

         Various parts of the plant, including the seeds, leaves, and bark, have been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and other ailments.

Biofuel:

          The seeds produce a high-quality biodiesel that can be used as a renewable fuel source.

Soil fertility:

         The tree is a nitrogen-fixing legume, improving soil fertility.

Environmental benefits:

         It can be used for reforestation and erosion control.