Sterospermum Suaveolens
Family : Bignoniaceae
Synonymous : Bignonia suaveolens
Common Name : Rose Flower Fragrant
English Name : Rose Flower Fragrant
Hindi Name : Padhal, Podal, Bada Padar
Telugu Name : Kaligottu, Padiri,Kaligottu, Kokkesa, Podira
Bengali Name : Parul
Tree Characteristics :
Frequently occurs in the forests along Godavari. It is identified by grey bark with light yellow blaze, imparipinnate, 30 to 45 cms long leaves and dark purple crimson flowers. ALthough grows in a variety of soils, it is recommended specifically for plantation in clayey soils Flowers in large, trichotonous, viscous-hairy panicles appear along with the new leaves in April to June. Fruits mature in March to May. Although grows in a variety of soils, it is recommended specifically for plantation in clayey soils.
Nursery Practice :
Fruits are plucked from the tree before dehiscing and then dried in the sun over a cloth. The fruit dehisces to release the membranous seeds. Looses viability completely after one year of storage. Sowing in the nursery is done in April-May. Light porous and sandy soil is better than clayey soil. The seeds are to be lightly covered by a layer of soil. Germination starts after 15 days. The beds are to be watered sparingly. No. of seed per kg is 27000 and the percentage of germination is 70.
Economic Uses :
It has many uses in Ayurveda. People take stereospermum by mouth for indigestion, hiccups, vomiting, diarrhea, pain. People apply stereospermum to the skin to heal wounds.
It is also used to treat anorexia and improves the appetite.
Piles - It is quite effective in the treatment of piles. It helps to improve the digestion and resolves the problem of constipation. This herb also provides relief from the problems like itching, irritation, redness, soreness and swelling around anus.
Anti-inflammatory - It is used in the edema and helps in inflammatory conditions. It also reduces the pain.
Blood purifier - It helps to remove toxins from blood and purifies it.
