Ironwood tree

Common Name: Ironwood Tree
Scientific Name: Mesua Ferra
Origin: South India, Eastern Bengal, Eastern Himalayas

General Facts:

• The tree is named after its hardness of its timber.
• It is used for house construction, bridges, piles, railway wagons and sleepers etc.

Food / Medical Facts:

• Extracts of the plant is used to exhibit anti-flammatory activity.
• Oil from the flowers and seeds is anti bacterial and anti fungal.

Interesting Facts:

• The timber is so hard that it can resist penetration of nails.