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Posted byParesh Prashant PhalakNo comments: Labels:Agroforestry,Avenue,Coppiceable,Deciduous,Drought Tolerant,Fast Growing,Fodder,Food,Medicinal,Ornamental,Pesticidal,Shade,Soil Reclamation The GrewiasThe tree is known for a refreshing drink prepared from thefruits, commonly known as Phalsa Sherbet or squash, is considered a delicacythroughout the hot summer months in India. The Phalsa tree (GrewiaAsiatica/फलस) is asmall-to-moderate sized deciduous tree.
Phalsa is a beautiful tree with small orange-yellowflowers, borne in densely crowded axillary cymes. The ripe fruits are eaten asa dessert. Their taste and flavor are very much liked. Due to fruits, the tree is often found pollarded to keep its branches low and within reach.
According to Ayurveda, different parts of this plant possessdifferent pharmacological properties. Leaves have antimicrobial, anticancer,antiplatelet and antiemetic activities; fruit possess anticancer, antioxidant,radio-protective and anti-hyperglycemic properties; while stem bark possessesanalgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. The fruits are a cooling tonic, astringent aphrodisiac; they allay thirst burning sensations, removebiliousness, cure inflammation, heart blood disorders and fevers. Thefruit is also good against throat trouble. The bark is used as a demulcent,febrifuge and treatment for diarrhea. It cures urinary troubles and relievesburning sensation. The root bark is employed in treating rheumatism. The leavesare applied on skin eruptions and they are known to have antibiotic action.

The tree improves the soil and also aids in reclamation ofdegraded land. It has been proved that the plantations of Phalsa increasedorganic Carbon, available Nitrogen, Phosphorus Potassium in the soil andreduced Calcium Carbonate, pH bulk density due to litter productiongreater than that of other fruit trees. It is propagated easily by seeds.
Phalsa can be grown on a wide range of soils, even thosethat are slightly alkaline, clay or sandy soils. But for fruit production,ideal is a rich alluvial soil. The tree grows in both tropical and subtropicalclimates but will tolerate other climates, except at high altitude; however, itdoes best in regions having distinct summer and winter seasons. It is veryhardy, drought-tolerant species and capable of existing under severe conditionsand is suitable for arid regions.
The fresh leaves are valued as fodder. The mucilaginousextract from the tree obtained after pounding in water is used to clarifysugarcane juice during the preparation of gur, the traditional brown sugar madein India.Ropes or cordage can also be obtained from the tree. Furthermore, there is noserious pest or disease of this species.
There is a similar close cousin of Phalsa from the samegenus, the Dhaman (Grewia Tiliifolia/धमण,धमन) is a moderate-sizeddeciduous tree.
The yellow flower resembles the Phalsa flower very much. Themain difference is in the leaves. The leaves of Dhaman are obliqueheart-shaped.
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of itsfibre and edible fruit. The black, globose, 2-3 lobed fruit is about the size ofa pea, having a nice flavor. Fruit is a good source of micronutrients such asanthocyanins, phenols, flavonoids and vitamin C. They have a moderateantioxidant activity and make an excellent, healthful addition to the diet.
Dhaman grows rapidly in full sun and light shade. It issuccessful in a range of well-drained soils. It also serves as a larval hostplant for the Coladenia Indrani species of butterflies. It is also propagated by seeds.
The tree has numerous medicinal properties. It is employedin dysentery applied externally to remove irritation from itch. It alsohas emetic properties. Leaves and twigs are lopped for fodder. The leavescontain 1% tannin and are sometimes employed as a soap substitute for washinghair.
Sandpaper Raisin or Rough-leaved Raisin (Grewia Flavescens/खटखट) is a large shrub or small tree,with beautifully bright yellow flowers. It is multi-stemmed and denselybranched, forming a very irregular leafy canopy. Leaves are simple, alternate, hairyand light green on both sides, being more hairy underneath; with irregularlytoothed edges. The fruit is berry-like and hard. The skin of the fruit is saidto be the hardest amongst the Grewia species. The fruit are eaten by birds, especiallyhornbills, and also by monkeys.
The species is also known for its ornamental value and isused as a vegetable, fodder and to make baskets. The fruits are used as foodand for traditional medicinal treatments.
The fruits of Grewias attracts many birds and is alsoconsumed by monkeys and antelopes. Leaves are food plants for the larvae ofmoth-like Skipper butterflies. The trees also serve as important pollinators, foodsource for many animals and provide a good support for the ecosystem. Thesespecies have high potential in agroforestry practices as well as have highornamental value. Hence it is great have one of these beauties near house!Posted byParesh Prashant PhalakNo comments: Labels:Agroforestry,Apiculture,Avenue,Coppiceable,Deciduous,Drought Tolerant,Fast Growing,Fertilizer,Fodder,Food,Medicinal,Ornamental,Shade,Soil Reclamation The Indian OakTeak (Tectona Grandis/सगवन,सग) is a tall, deciduous tree,having small, beautiful fragrant white flowers and large leaves.Flowersusually appear during the rainy season, and trees tend to flower synchronously. Itgrows moderately fast and has open crown open with many small branches; the bole is often buttressed and may be fluted with deep root system.
Though not agarden plant precisely, it has high ornamental value. It is a very important candidate in an ecosystem with a long life span. Due to itstall growing nature, it is a preferred roosting and nesting site for number ofbirds. Teak tree is visited by number of insects too. It is pollinated byblack-ants, flies and particularly by bees. Teak is also used as a food plantby the larvae of moths of the genus Endoclita including E. aroura, E. chalybeatus,E. damor, E. gmelina, E. malabaricus, E. sericeus and E. signifer and otherLepidoptera including Turnip Moth. :-)
Teak trees survive and grow under a wide range of climatic and soil conditions. It is light-demander species. Each pair of its leaves is arranged at 90 to the adjacent pair, so as to maximize their ability to receive trap sunlight. It grows best in a warm, moist, tropical climate with a significantdifference between dry and wet seasons. It is a hardy species which is the first to colonize barren environments or previously bio-diverse ecosystems that have beendisrupted, such as by fire. Even young plants show a remarkable capability to recover after fire. Hence Teak is known as a Pioneer species. In contrast to other pioneerspecies, it is able topersist, dominate and to naturally regenerate towards the climax phase ofsuccession in most parts of its natural range. It occurs naturally in varioustypes of tropical deciduous forests. It isoften a dominant member of a mixed deciduous forest, where its main associatesare Shorea Robusta, Terminalia spp., Xylia spp., Lagerstroemia spp., Haldina,Dalbergia Latifolia,Bambusa BambosandDendrocalamus Strictus.
Naturalregeneration of Teak is particularly abundant in forests exposed to fires. It is also propagated by seeds stumps. The vitality of teak stumps is remarkable. Soakingthe seeds for 48 hours in water before sowing is the best treatment forhastening germination. It coppices and pollards vigorously, sometimes retaining coppicing power to a considerable size.
Teak is a suitable ideotype for agroforestry because of having deciduous nature, sparse canopy and deep root system. It may be planted as a wind break. Though it gives good quality charcoal, it isusuallyconsidered too valuable for it. It produces a yellowish-brown or reddish dye,which is used for paper, clothes and matting.
According to Ayurveda, it is acrid, cooling, laxative, sedativeto gravid uterus and useful in treatment of piles, leucoderma and dysentery. Flowersare acrid, bitter and dry and useful in bronchitis, biliousness, urinarydischarges etc. Roots are useful in treatment of urinary system relatedtroubles. According to Unani system of medicine, the oil from flower is hairpromoter and useful in scabies.It is also good for head-ache, biliousness, burning sensationand pain and liver related troubles. It allays thirst and possess anthelmintic expectorant properties.
Teak is one of the most important timbers in the world - arare combination of superior physical mechanical properties makes it aparagon of timber, and there is no likelihood of it being eclipsed by any other. Teak is often grown inbotanical gardens and is occasionally cultivated in tropical countries as anornamental for its large leaves and spreading flower clusters.Posted byParesh Prashant PhalakNo comments: Labels:Agroforestry,Avenue,Coppiceable,Deciduous,Drought Tolerant,Fast Growing,Fodder,Medicinal,Ornamental,Shade,Wind Break Older PostsHomeSubscribe to:Posts (Atom)
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