Simarouba glauca DC.
| Kannada Name : | - |
| Common Name : | Paradise tree |
| Family Name : | Simaroubaceae |
| Scientific Name : | Simarouba glauca |
| Species Type : | Exotic |
| Phenology : | Evergreen |
| Conservation Status : | Least concern |
| Flowering Period : | None |
| Fruiting Period : | None |
| Origin : | Florida, South America, Caribbean |
Uses
The bark is taken as a decoction or tea for diarrhoea and fever. Leaves are used for rheumatism or are applied in the form of a lotion for body pain, bruises or skin itch.
Description
Small to medium-sized evergreen, dioecious tree growing up to 15 m in height, straight, cylindrical bole, bark brown with irregular superficial fissures. Leaves imparpinnate, alternate; leaflets 5-15, oblong, elliptic, rounded, paler and puberulous beneath, often notched or smooth at the apex. Inflorescence a terminal or axillary panicle. Flowers unisexual, occasionally bisexual flowers are borne, yellowish-white. Fruit a drupe, purple or black at maturity, about 1.5 cm long.
