Neeli Mara – Bishop wood

Neeli Mara (Bischofia javanica BI.) one of the native trees in Kodagu is a medium sized tree which grows up to

30 m tall. Outer bark is fissured and scaly with small, thick shaggy scales, reddish brown to purplish brown. Inner bark is fibrous, spongy, pink, exuding a red sap . Flowers are small greenish yellow to green and fruits are dark brown in colour.

Kodava

Neeli Mara

English

Bishop wood

Kannada

Gobra Nerale

Botanical Name 

Bischofia javanica BI.

Family 

EUPHORBIACEAE

Flowering starts

November

Fruiting ends 

December

Uses

Leaves are used as manure, wood is used for general construction(beam posts),bridges, decking, sleepers,mining props,flooring,interior finish,veneer,plywood,implements and carving. The plant has been shown to have antiuleer, anthelmintic and antidysentric activities.