Family: Apocynaceae
Synonym: Nerium tinctorium Roxb.
Vernacular names: Aiya Palai, Bhanthappaala, Kampippaala, Nilappaala
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Moist and dry deciduous forests, also in the plains
Distribution: Australia, Asia
Flowering and fruiting: March-February
Key identification features: Latex milky white. Leaves simple, opposite, distichous, estipulate; Flower bisexual, white, scented, in terminal cymes appearing along with new leaves;
Uses: The wood is used to make lades to stir ragi. A small piece of the bark is added in the milk for fermentation.
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