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Guar koli

Local Name	:	Guar koli
Botanical Name	:	Polyalthia suberosa (Roxb.) Thwaites
Common Name	:	Corky debar tree
Family	:	Annonaceae
Distribution	:	Globally,it is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is also found in parts of southern China and the Malay Peninsula. In India, it is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Habit	:	Small tree
Short Description	:	It is an evergreen shrub or small tree characterized by its corky bark and narrow, willow-like leaves. It produces small yellowish-green flowers and dark berries that attract wildlife.

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Descriptions

It is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub or tree. It has a distinctive corky bark, which is rough and deeply fissured, giving it a rugged appearance. The leaves are narrow, lanceolate, and dark green, resembling those of a willow tree. The flowers are small, yellowish-green, and bloom in clusters. The fruit is a small, round, dark purple to black berry, borne in bunches.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February - April July - September

Use(s)

The bark and leaves are used for their anti-inflammatory and astringent properties to treat wounds, ulcers, and skin diseases.