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Harin-hara

Local Name	:	Harin-hara
Botanical Name	:	Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) R.Parker
Common Name	:	Indian satinwood
Family	:	Meliaceae
Distribution	:	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	:	Tree
Short Description	:	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.

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)

Bark decoction is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, and other skin irritations.