| Type of Plant | |
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| Trade Name | Kadam plant |
| Local Name | Kadambu, Attutekku |
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| Habit | Tree |
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| Phyllotaxy | |
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| Uses | The bark contain tannins. The flowers are used as vegetable. On steam distillation, the flowers yield an essential oil. . Oil is obtained from flower. Extracts from kadam plant show inhibition against the mycelium growth of Alternaria brassicae. Wood is used for ceiling boards, packing cases, light furniture. The wood is highly preferred for pencil making and can also be used as a raw material for paper making. |
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