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Harin-hara 
| Local Name |
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Harin-hara |
| Botanical Name |
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Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) R.Parker |
| Common Name |
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Pithraj tree |
| Family |
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Meliaceae |
| Distribution |
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It is found in several states in India, including Odisha, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and in the Western Ghats region. It is also found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. |
| Habit |
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Tree |
| Short Description |
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It is a tropical tree with dense, glossy leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It is valued for its high-quality, durable timber used in fine furniture and craftsmanship. |
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Descriptions
It is a medium to large evergreen tree. The
leaves are large, pinnate, and alternately arranged, with
numerous lanceolate leaflets that have entire margins. The
tree produces small, white to greenish-yellow flowers that
are arranged in large, branched terminal panicles. The fruit
is a capsule, typically reddish-brown when mature.
Flowering & Fruiting Period
January - September
Use(s)
Leaf is used in headache.
