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Manali kodi PRODUCT NAME

Derris scandens, Benth = Dalbergia scandens, Roxb. Cor. SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Manali kodi
Local Name: Manali kodi (Kurumba) Tamil-Thekil, Ponili; Telugu-Nalla tiga.
Family: Fabaceae
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Product Description: A straggler Flower: In panicles. White or pink Fruit: Oblong pod brown. Seeds about 5. The stem has a silvery coating. Leaves glossy on the upper surface and silvery on the lower surface
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DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: India
Description: All over the plains upto 1200m especially scrub jungles and river banks

USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: stems
Uses: Stem fibre is used to make the rope ladder for honey hunting
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Partners: Keystone Foundation

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