Flame of the Forest (Butea Monosperma) -Trees of India

March 24th, 2007 | admin

Flame of the forest (butea monosperma) is a quick growing tree that bears bright red flowers. It is also known as ‘bastard teak’, Butea gum tree, etc and is usable as an Ayurvedic medicine. The Sanskrit name is Palasa.

The bark of butea tree secretes red resin, known as butea gum, which is used in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery etc.

The tree is also usable as a timber.