Acacia catechu also commonly called Mimosa
catechu, is a deciduous, thorny tree which grows up to 15 m (50 ft) in height.
Middle-sized tree; twigs with paired
recurved thorns; flower pale yellow in cylindrical spikes; pod flattened,
brown, shining, 5-7 cm long, containing 6-8 seeds. A useful multipurpose tree
for the Terai and lower hills, fairly easy to establish and of considerable
commercial importance as the source of katha and cutch.
Local Name
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Khair (Nepali), Khayer (Tharu)
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English Name
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Cutch Tree
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Family
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Leguminosae
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Scientific Name
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Acacia catechu, Mimosa catechu
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Habit
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Spiny tree
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Flowering Period
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May to July
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Fruiting Period
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October to December
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Habitat
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Trripical zone in revarine forest
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Occurrence in
Nepal
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Terai and lower hills
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Use
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Dye, medicine, firewood
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