Acacia Catechu (Noun)
Meaning
East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The medicinal properties of the acacia catechu have been extensively studied for centuries in traditional Indian medicine.
- Acacia catechu is highly valued for its timber and is often used in furniture-making in its native regions.
- Black catechu, derived from the heartwood of the acacia catechu tree, has been used for various purposes, including as a natural dye and an antiseptic.
- The acacia catechu tree is commonly found in dry regions of East India, where it can thrive with minimal watering conditions.
- Traditionally, the wood of the acacia catechu tree is also used for making agricultural tools in the local villages where it is found.