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It is a long-lived, very slow-growing tree, which can reach up to 35 m in height with a black trunk up to 70 cm in diameter. It is an evergreen tree with white or green flowers. The tree is found in lowland rainforests, primarily along rivers and streams.Uses
Both the bark of the tree and the unripe fruit have medicinal uses in Ayurveda. This tree was mentioned as ''Tinduka'' by Sanskrit writers.Unripe leaves and fruits were traditionally used to dye cloth black.
The wood is sometimes used in guitar manufacturing for its distinctive patterns.
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