Shorea tumbuggaia

Shorea tumbuggaia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Shorea
Species: S. tumbuggaia
Binomial name
Shorea tumbuggaia

Shorea tumbuggaia is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is native to Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in India. The species is found widely in Seshachalam and Veligonda hills in Cuddapah and Tirupati hills of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh to North Arcot and Chingleput, districts of Tamil Nadu.

Uses

The species is commercially exploited for its timber and therapeutic purposes.[2] The heart wood is similar to sal but much smoother and better for carpentry. Plant parts are to be used as an external stimulant. The plant extracts used to cure ear-aches. Leaf juice is used as ear drops. The bark having anti ulcer activity. The stem is a source of resin, which is used as incense. The resin used to cure duodenal ulcers and amoebic dysentery. It is also used in indigenous medicine as an external stimulant and a substitute for arbutus for children.[3]

Sources

References

  1. ↑ Haridasan, K.; Ravikumar, K.; Saha, D. & Ved, D. (2015). "Shorea tumbuggaia". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2015: e.T32105A50131184. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-2.RLTS.T32105A50131184.en. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Shorea tumbuggaia". Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  3. ↑ S. ANKANNA & N. SAVITHRAMMA (2011). "EVALUATION OF SECONDARY METABOLITES OF SHOREA TUMBUGGAIA ROXB. A GLOBALLY THREATENED MEDICINAL TREE TAXA OF SHESHACHALAM BIOSPHERE RESERVE" (PDF). International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 3 (5): 403–405.


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