This is a big sized tree with membranous leaves, that have an acute apex. Fruits are roundish and elongated; they are smooth and slippery like the neem fruits.
The plant is found in the Western Ghats and South India.The roots are administered as internal medicine in the form of decoction in cases of leprosy. It has been found useful as an external application also. Another use to which the plants is put, is in treating anal fistula and also ulcer; in both of these cases, the drug is utilised as an external application.