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Useful Tropical Plants

Eriolaena hookeriana

Wight & Arn.

Malvaceae

+ Synonyms

Common Name:

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General Information

Eriolaena hookeriana is a small deciduous tree
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and a source of fibre and wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

506
Title
The Flora of British India. (in 7 volumes)
Publication
 
Author
Hooker J.D.
Website
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
Publisher
L.Reeve & Co.; London
Year
1872 - 1897
ISBN
 
Description
Rather dated, but has some information on plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.

Range

E. Asia - central and southern India, Sri Lanka

Habitat

Forests and open slopes; at elevations from sea level to 1,200 metres[
506
Title
The Flora of British India. (in 7 volumes)
Publication
 
Author
Hooker J.D.
Website
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
Publisher
L.Reeve & Co.; London
Year
1872 - 1897
ISBN
 
Description
Rather dated, but has some information on plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
,
1959
Title
Pollination biology of Eriolaena hookeriana Wight & Arn. (Sterculiaceae), a rare tree species of Eastern Ghats, Indi
Publication
Journal of Threatened Taxa 6(6): 5819-5829 2014
Author
Raju, A.J.S., P.H. Chandra, K.V. Ramana & J.R. Krishna
Website
http://10.11609/JoTT.o3840.5819-29
Publisher
 
Year
2014
ISBN
0974-7907
Description
 
].

Properties

Medicinal Rating *  *
Other Uses Rating *  *  *
HabitDeciduous Tree
Height4.00 m
PollinatorsBees
Cultivation StatusWild

Cultivation Details


This species is found wild on generally nutrient-poor soils characterized by rocky or rubble mixed with brown or red soils with a pH of around 5 - 6.7[
1959
Title
Pollination biology of Eriolaena hookeriana Wight & Arn. (Sterculiaceae), a rare tree species of Eastern Ghats, Indi
Publication
Journal of Threatened Taxa 6(6): 5819-5829 2014
Author
Raju, A.J.S., P.H. Chandra, K.V. Ramana & J.R. Krishna
Website
http://10.11609/JoTT.o3840.5819-29
Publisher
 
Year
2014
ISBN
0974-7907
Description
 
].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The mucilage from the bark is mixed with water and given as a cure for stomach aches[
1959
Title
Pollination biology of Eriolaena hookeriana Wight & Arn. (Sterculiaceae), a rare tree species of Eastern Ghats, Indi
Publication
Journal of Threatened Taxa 6(6): 5819-5829 2014
Author
Raju, A.J.S., P.H. Chandra, K.V. Ramana & J.R. Krishna
Website
http://10.11609/JoTT.o3840.5819-29
Publisher
 
Year
2014
ISBN
0974-7907
Description
 
].

The root extracts contain certain phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids and phenolic compounds which have effective antimicrobial properties[
1959
Title
Pollination biology of Eriolaena hookeriana Wight & Arn. (Sterculiaceae), a rare tree species of Eastern Ghats, Indi
Publication
Journal of Threatened Taxa 6(6): 5819-5829 2014
Author
Raju, A.J.S., P.H. Chandra, K.V. Ramana & J.R. Krishna
Website
http://10.11609/JoTT.o3840.5819-29
Publisher
 
Year
2014
ISBN
0974-7907
Description
 
].

Other Uses

A good quality fibre is obtained from the bark[
387
Title
Economic Products of India. Volume 1.
Publication
 
Author
Watt. G.
Publisher
Government of India: Calcutta.
Year
1883
ISBN
 
Description
Although over 100 years old, it still contains a wealth of information on useful plants. Many of the botanical names have been changed since then, so you have to check for up to date names. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
,
454
Title
Useful Fiber Plants of the World
Publication
 
Author
Dodge C.R.
Website
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
Publisher
USDA; Washington.
Year
1897
ISBN
 
Description
A rather dated, but very comprehensive catalogue of fibre plants from around the world. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
]

The light, red wood is tough and strong. It is prized for making ploughs, and is often used for making axe handles, agricultural implements etc[
146
Title
A Manual of Indian Timbers.
Publication
 
Author
Gamble. J. S.
Publisher
Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
Year
1972
ISBN
-
Description
First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
,
387
Title
Economic Products of India. Volume 1.
Publication
 
Author
Watt. G.
Publisher
Government of India: Calcutta.
Year
1883
ISBN
 
Description
Although over 100 years old, it still contains a wealth of information on useful plants. Many of the botanical names have been changed since then, so you have to check for up to date names. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
,
1959
Title
Pollination biology of Eriolaena hookeriana Wight & Arn. (Sterculiaceae), a rare tree species of Eastern Ghats, Indi
Publication
Journal of Threatened Taxa 6(6): 5819-5829 2014
Author
Raju, A.J.S., P.H. Chandra, K.V. Ramana & J.R. Krishna
Website
http://10.11609/JoTT.o3840.5819-29
Publisher
 
Year
2014
ISBN
0974-7907
Description
 
].

Propagation

Seed -
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