Book ID: 61341
Tewari, D. N.
A Monograph of Khair (Acacia Catechu Willd.).1995. illustr.127 p.gr8vo.
Contents: Preface/ Introduction/ Morphology and distribution/ Anatomy/Silviculture and management/ Growth statistics/ Diseases/ Insects andpests/ Wood properties and uses/ Katha and cutch/ Bibliography. - Acaciacatechu is a multipurpose tree, produces nitrogen rich fodder and greenmanure, high quality fuelwood and charcoal; strong durable poles and timber and is a main source for 'cutch' and 'katha'. The different partsof the tree have a variety of medicinal uses.