Distribution: South India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia
Description: Shrubs or small trees. Leaves trifoliolate; leaflets ovate or elliptic-ovate or rhomboid-ovate. Inflorescence axillary. Flower white or yellowish-white in raceme. Fruits globose.
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests, also in sacred groves
Flowering & Fruiting: July-November
Parts used: Bark, leaves and fruits
Properties & Uses: Astringent. Leaves are used to treat headache, rheumatic pains and fever. Roots are used to treat piles, nose bleeds, diarrhea and rheumatic pain.