Putranjiva rorburghii Wall.,
Tent. fl. napal. 61. 1826
syn: Drypetes roxburghii (Wall.) Hurus.
Nageia putranjiva Roxb.
A tree common in Delhi, often planted along roadsides. Wood used for house-building, tool-handles and turney. Decoction of leaves and stones given in colds and fever, leaves also for fodder
Common names:
Hindi: Putranjiva, putijia, jiaputta
Beng: Putranjiva,
Mar: Jewanputr, putajan
Tel: Kudrajuvi, kuduru
Tam: Irukolli, kurupallai
Mal: Pongalam
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