Synonyms: 

Ulmus integrifolia Roxb.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Rosales

Family: Ulmaceae

Native: Indian Subcontinent to Indo-China, E. Borneo.

Common Names

English –  Indian Elm, Entire-leaved elm tree

Malayalam –  ആവല്‍

Description:

Holoptelea integrifolia is a deciduous tree with serrated leaves and small greenish-yellow flowers, commonly found in India and Southeast Asia.

Habitat: Semi-evergreen forests, also in the plains.

Distribution: India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Indo-China.

Uses: Traditional medicine, and its wood is also used for making furniture and utensils.