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Mai

Local Name	:	Mai
Botanical Name	:	Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr.
Common Name	:	Indian ash tree
Family	:	Anacardiaceae
Distribution	:	Dhenkanal, Rayagada
Habit	:	Found throughout India including Odisha. This species is native to various regions of the Indian subcontinent, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Short Description	:	It is a deciduous tree, features a spreading crown, compound leaves, and small, yellowish-green flowers, typically reaching up to 15-20 meters in height.

Descriptions

It is a deciduous medium to large sized tree. Bark is grayish-brown to dark brown in color. Leaves are alternate, compound, and pinnate, typically consisting of 5-7 leaflets. The leaflets are lanceolate to ovate in shape, with serrated margins. Flowers are small, greenish-white to yellowish in color, and arranged in panicles or clusters. Fruits are small, round, and berry-like drupes. It is often found in dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and along riverbanks.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

January-May

Use(s)

Decoction of bark is taken orally to treat diarrhea.