Acacia concinna (Hindi name - Shikakai) is a climber shrub native to Asia, common in the warm plains of central and south India.
The plants are medium
fast growing and which is bushy cum creeper. These plants having curvy
thorns, once the plants are developed animals even elephants not able to
cross.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Planting and care
If there is no rainfall, then regular watering is required at regular intervals.Watering should be given after 15 days of plantation.Acacia Concinna care
Land should be well plough before planting. Keep proper distance between beds in the field.
Acacia Concinna uses
Medicinal Use:
- An infusion of the leaves is used in malarial fever
- A decoction of the pods relieves biliousness and acts as a purgative
- It is used to remove dandruff
- An ointment, prepared from the ground pods, is good for skin diseases
- The pods are reported to be used in north Bengal for poisoning fish
- The shikakai fruits are having good market, which will fetch good
prices, these dried fruits are used to manufacture in herbal products
and shampoo