Paruka maram PRODUCT NAME
Streblus asper Lour = Epicarpurus orientalis Bl SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Paruka maram |
| Local Name: | Paruka maram (Irula + Kurumba); Tamil-Puraa maram, Kutti Pila; Malayalam-Pareukeu, Parava; Kannada-Mitli, Pujai. |
| Family: | Moraceae |
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| Product Description: | A small gnarled evergreen tree. Flower: In axillary spikes. Fruit: A drupe, enclosed by perianth. Tree produces a watery milk sap. Bark light grey, irregular ribbed. Leaves like sand paper to touch. |
| NTFP Classification: | Crafts and furniture making, Feed, fodder and fuelwood |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | India |
| Description: | Upto 1000m. Rocky areas. Common in the Nilgiris, Indian subcontinent, SE Asia. |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | leaves, leaflets |
| Uses: | The rough leaves are used to polish ivory and wood. |
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| Management Practices: | It is a good fodder species. Fruits eaten by giant squirrel and civets. Elephants, bison, and deer feed on leaves. |
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| Partners: | Keystone Foundation |
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