Family: Burseraceae
Synonym: Cordia tiliifolia Warb., Pimela stricta Blume
Vernacular names: Karutha-kungiliyam, Kungiliyium, Kunthirikkam, Pantappayan
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Semi evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests
Distribution: India: Assam, Kerala
Flowering and fruiting: January-December
Key identification features: Leaves compound, imparipinnate, alternate, spiral, clustered at twig ends, Inflorescence axillary panicles, rusty tomentose
Uses: Resin from this tree has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is used in traditional medicine.
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