Commonly known as the Indian soapnut tree, very common in the deciduous belts of Peninsular India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. The soap... Read More

A large resinous Dipterocarp is widespread in central and eastern India. It is both a commercially and culturally important tree. The wood... Read More

Commonly used to make a leafy broom in the southern part of India, and for thatching. This is a dwarf palm found... Read More

Amla, Amalaki, Nellikai, Indian Goosebery is tree upto 8m high. Common on the drier slopes, the fruit of this tree is high... Read More

Commonly Mahua or Illupai, is used widely in the central and eastern Indian belts. Flowers used to brew a liquor, seeds yield... Read More

Kadukkaai, Harra, Chebulic Myrobalam is found both in the Eastern and Western Ghats in dry deciduous forests. The fruits used to brew... Read More

A large tree in the wet Western Ghats, the resin is harvested as an incense for religious ceremonies and for other commercial... Read More

Acacia concinna, pods of this climber yield a natural soap. Traditionally they are dried and powdered to make a bath powder. Extract... Read More