Hindi : Babul
English : Gum arabic tree
Sanskrit : Babbol
Synonym: Acacia nilotica , A. indica
Family : Leguminosae
Habit : Tree
Flowering and Fruiting Period : August-January
Chemical Constituents:
The bark contains tannin materials and sucrose. Pods also contain tannin.
Occurence: Tropical to Subtropical Zones
Description :
A moderate-sized, almost evergreen tree with a short trunk, a spreading crown and feathery foliage , found throughout the drier parts of Nepal.
Uses:
Babul bark is the most important tannin material and is used in village tanneries.
Source: Dutta, I.C. (2007). Non-Timber Forest Products of Nepal.
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