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Khira koli 
| Local Name |
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Khira koli |
| Botanical Name |
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Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard |
| Common Name |
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Dubard |
| Family |
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Sapotaceae |
| Distribution |
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It is native to Odisha and found in forested areas, along riverbanks, and in other natural habitats. It is also distributed in the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and other regions with tropical and subtropical climates. It has a wider distribution i |
| Habit |
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Tree |
| Short Description |
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It is a slow-growing tree with hard, durable wood and small, fragrant, white flowers. It is often used in construction, furniture making, and traditional medicine. |
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Descriptions
It is a large evergreen tree. It features simple,
elliptic to oblong leaves with a glossy dark green surface.
The tree produces small, inconspicuous greenish-white
flowers in clusters, which develop into oval-shaped fruits.
Flowering & Fruiting Period
November - January
Use(s)
The leaves and bark of the tree are used to alleviate
respiratory symptoms such as coughs, colds, and asthma.
