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Kanta Baula

Local Name	:	Kanta Baula
Botanical Name	:	Xantolis tomentosa (Roxb.) Raf.
Common Name	:	Woolly xantolis
Family	:	Sapotaceae
Distribution	:	It is primarily distributed in tropical regions across India including Odisha. Distributed in Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a small, tropical tree, distinguished by its woolly, textured leaves and produces small, inconspicuous flowers, often valued for its medicinal properties and use in traditional practices.

Descriptions

It is commonly known as velvet leaf. Its leaves are large, heart-shaped, and covered densely with soft, velvet-like hairs, giving them a distinct texture and appearance. Its flowers are small and inconspicuous, typically greenish-yellow and arranged in dense terminal spikes. The fruits are capsules that contain numerous tiny seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February - August

Use(s)

Extracts from the plant are applied topically to promote wound healing and reduce pain.