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Khira koli

Local Name	:	Khira koli
Botanical Name	:	Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard
Common Name	:	Ceylon ironwood
Family	:	Sapotaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to Odisha and found in forested areas, along riverbanks, and in other natural habitats. It is also distributed in the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and other regions with tropical and subtropical climates. It has a wider distribution i
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a slow-growing tree with hard, durable wood and small, fragrant, white flowers. It is often used in construction, furniture making, and traditional medicine.

Descriptions

It is a large evergreen tree. It features simple, elliptic to oblong leaves with a glossy dark green surface. The tree produces small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in clusters, which develop into oval-shaped fruits.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

November - January

Use(s)

The leaves and bark of the tree are used to alleviate respiratory symptoms such as coughs, colds, and asthma.