Holoptelea Integrifolia, Vavla, Wawal –

Indian Elm is a large deciduous tree, gowing up to 18 m tall. It has grey bark, covered with blisters, peeling in corky scales on old trees. Alternately arranged leaves are elliptic-ovate, 8-13 cm long and 3.2-6.3 cm wide, smooth, with entire margins, and a pointed tip. Leaf base is rounded or heart-shaped. Stipules are lance-shaped

Common name: Indian Elm, entire-leaved elm tree, jungle cork tree, south Indian elm tree
Color: greenish-yellow to brownish,
Bloom time: Feb- March
Height: 18.00 m
Difficulty level: easy to grow

Planting & Care
plant have long tap roots which need to stretch out so the plants prefer well-dug, loose, well-draining soil; in preparing a bed, dig down 2 feet in depth and about 3 feet across to ensure the soil isn’t too compact.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Medium

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

While the plant is small, water around the root zone, about 3 to 4 in.
from the plant.
To protect the plant, it may help to put snail or slug bait around the ste

Special Feature:
Flowers are small, greenish-yellow to brownish, pubescent, borne in short racemes or fascicles at the scars of fallen leaves. Sepals are velvety, often 4. Fruit is an a circular samara, 2.5 cm in diameter, with membranous, net-veined wings, and flat seed.
Use
Medicinal use:

Unverified information The bark of Indian Elm is used in rheumatism.
Seed and paste of stem bark is used in treating ringworm.
Bark and leaves are used for treating oedema, diabetes, leprosy and other skin diseases, intestinal disorders, piles and sprue.

Ornamental use:

The plant is used for ornamental purpose.

Note:
for medicinal use, please consult appropriate doctor before use.