Devadaru mara – Dysoxylum binectariferum J. Hk.

Devadaru mara (Dysoxylum binectariferum J. Hk.) one of the native trees in Kodagu is a tall evergreen tree which grows up to 20 m tall.Leaves are compound and the leaflets are with asymmetric base.

Kodava

Devadaru mara

Kannada

Ageelmara, Kaadugandha

Botanical Name

Dysoxylum binectariferum J. Hk.

Family

MELIACEAE

Flowering starts

February

Fruiting ends

December

Uses

The decoction of the bark is used to treat diabetes.