chaulmoogra

Hydnocarpus kurzii (King) Warb.

Hydnocarpus kurzii (King) Warb. is a species in the Achariaceae family, commonly known as chaulmoogra. It is native to regions including Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, with a global distribution. The plant has been used in traditional medicine.

Description

Hydnocarpus kurzii is a flowering plant in the Achariaceae family. It is found in several Southeast Asian countries, including Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The species was published in 1893. It is known by the common name chaulmoogra and is utilized in traditional medicinal practices.