Non-Timber Forest Products Exchange Programme

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Kyoli PRODUCT NAME

Ligustrum perrottetii A. DC. Ligustrum neilgherrense Wt. SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Kyoli
Local Name: Kyoli (Irula + Kurumba) 
Family: Oleaceae 
Other Species of Same Genera:
Product Description: A small evergreen tree Flower: In axillary or terminal panicles, white Fruit: A drupe, ellipsoid or obovoid. Flowers fragrant. Fruit seated on the calyx 
NTFP Classification: Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics, Crafts and furniture making 

DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: India 
Description: Hills 800-1500m. Very common by shola borders and along cleared slopes. 

USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: bark, bast  leaves, leaflets 
Uses: Bark medicinal  Young leaves given as medicine for stomach pains and worms. 
Origin:
Management Practices: Wood valued for house construction and collected for firewood. Birds eat fruits. Bxees forage on flowers. 
Market Information:
Partners: Keystone Foundation

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