A tree up to 18(—27) m tall, trunk thorny. Leaves elliptical or lanceolate, 5—12 cm x 2—4 cm, with 2 small glands at the base, apex tapered, margin crenate or serrate, petiole 0.7—2 cm long. Flowers in pseudo-terminal spikes, 5 cm long, male flowers many, female flowers 1—2 at the base of the spike. Fruit a globose, woody capsule, about 3 cm in diameter, blackish, borne singly.
Herb Effects
Externally applied as a febrifuge (leaves); purgative and emetic (decoction of root bark).
Health Remedies 
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