Eriolaena hookeriana
Wight & Arn.
Malvaceae
Common Name:
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 |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 4.00 m |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
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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