Anogeissus latifolia

Anogeissus latifolia is a species of small to medium-sized tree native to the Indian subcontinent, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. It is commonly known as axlewood due to its use in making axles for bullock carts. The tree is also known as button tree or gum tree in English, and dhawa or dhaora in Hindi.

Description

The Anogeissus latifolia tree typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters, but can reach up to 20 meters in favorable conditions. The bark is gray or brown, and the leaves are simple, opposite, and oblong or elliptic in shape. The tree produces small, yellow flowers in dense clusters, followed by button-like fruits.

Distribution and Habitat

Anogeissus latifolia is found throughout the dry and moist deciduous forests of the Indian subcontinent, extending to Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It prefers well-drained, loamy soils and is often found on rocky hillsides and in dry, deciduous forests.

Uses

The wood of the Anogeissus latifolia tree is hard and durable, making it suitable for use in construction and for making tools and implements. The bark is rich in tannins and is used in the leather industry for tanning. The tree also has medicinal uses, with the bark, leaves, and fruits used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Conservation

While Anogeissus latifolia is not currently listed as threatened or endangered, it is subject to habitat loss due to deforestation and over-exploitation for timber and non-timber forest products. Conservation efforts are needed to ensure the survival of this species and the ecosystems it supports.

See Also

• List of trees of the Indian subcontinent
• Flora of the Indian subcontinent
• Flora of Myanmar
• Flora of Sri Lanka

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