Mesua ferrea, the Ceylon ironwood, or cobra saffron, [2] is a species in the family Calophyllaceae native to the Indomalayan realm. This slow-growing tree is named after the heaviness and hardness of its timber.

This is a slow-growing tree best known for the hardness of its timber. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental tree due to its graceful shape, foliage, pink to red leaves, and huge white flowers. This tree is native to wet, tropical regions of Sri Lanka, India, Southern Nepal, Thailand, Burma, Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia.

Indian Name: Punna /Punnai/ Nagapoo/ Naagchafa/ Nagkeshar/ Nahar English Name: Messua Tree/ Alexandrian Laurel/ Beauty Leaf Poon Botanical Name: Calophyllum indophyllum/ Mesua ferrea

Nahar tree is commonly known as Cobra’s saffron (English) and its scientific name is Mesua ferrea Lin, belong to the family Guttiferae.

Nagkesar reduces swelling and shrinks pile mass, eradicate pain and stops bleeding. Fresh flowers of this tree are used to treat bleeding piles. Menorrhagia is termed as excessive bleeding during menses. Nagkesar cures excessive bleeding. It acts as aphrodisiac and haemostatic.

Apr 26, 2019 · Nagkesar is slow growing tree well known for hardness and heaviness of its wood. Because of its graceful shape it is cultivated as ornamental tree. In ayurvedic medicine system this herb is famous for its medicinal values to treat …

Jul 29, 2012 · Mesua ferra -Tree. Family: Calophyllaceae Genus: Mesua Species: M. ferrea Common name: Nahor, Nag kesar Origin: India. Description: Evergreen tree, leaves opposite, decussate, very variable, linear, lanceolate, oblong lanceolate, elliptic oblong, obtuse or acute at the base. Leaves crimson red turning pink and ultimately becoming dark green.

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Ornamental: M. ferrrea is an attractive lawn tree with a regular, conical, bushy crown, vivid green leaves and showy, fragrant flowers. It is commonly grown along roadsides and in parks. Intercropping: M. ferrea is a strong shade tree and selective cutting must be done in intercropped farm systems. It is

Nov 20, 2019 · This datasheet on Mesua ferrea covers Identity, Overview, Associated Diseases, Pests or Pathogens, Distribution, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Uses, Management, Genetics and Breeding, Further Information. View all available purchase options and get full access to this article. Already a Subscriber?