Deepak Gautam

1. 1. Acacia catechu
INTRODUCTION:
Acacia catechu is a deciduous, thorny tree which grows up to 15 m
(50 ft) in height. It is generally found in Alluvial soil of river bank of terai
region. The plant is called Khair in Nepali. It is found in Asia, China, India
and the Indian Ocean area. Through derivatives of the flavanols in its
extracts, the species has lent its name to the important catechins,
catechols and catecholamines of chemistry and biology.
Major Silvicultural Characteristics of Acacia catechu(111113241sisso)
 Light - Strong light demander
 Frost - Frost hardy
 Drought - Drought hardy
 Fire - Fire resistant/Fire hardy
 Coppice - Coppicewell
 Browsing -Browsing sensitive
 Tree nature - Decidious
 Soil - Alluvialsoil
 Root - Tap root
 Associated Species – sisso
Some Uses of Acacia catechu are:

2.  The tree’s seed are good source of protein.
 Kattha an extract of its heartwood is used as an medicine for
sore throats.
 The concentrated aqueous extract known as khayer is used in
Ayurvedic medicine like anti-diuretic,coolant,anti-
inflamatory,enhancing digestion,curing skin etc
 Its heartwood extract is used in dyeing leather tanning
 Branches of tree are used as fodder for goat
Submitted by: Navin Gautam
Second year, Second sem.
Roll no.- 34