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Laxmidaru

Local Name	:	Laxmidaru
Botanical Name	:	Simarouba glauca DC.
Common Name	:	Simarouba
Family	:	Simaroubaceae
Distribution	:	The species is native to Florida to Caribbean, Mexico to Central America. It is introduced and cultivated in many parts of the world. Its distributed have been reported from India, Brazil, Costa Rica, South Florida, etc.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical America, valued for its oil-rich seeds and drought-resistant properties. It can reach heights of up to 15 meters and has glossy, pinnate leaves and small, white flowers.

Descriptions

It is a medium size evergreen tree. Leaves are pinnately compound, leaflets shiny, leathery, reddish when young. Flowers greenish white, small, arranged in terminal axillary panicles. Fruit in drupe, ellipsoid, juicy fruit pulp, bluish black when ripe.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February - July

Use(s)

The wood is used in furniture, leaves and bark are used for the treatment of malaria in the tropics.