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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.

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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)

The bark is particularly known for its use in treating skin disorders and infections.