Description
Acacia concinna (Hindi name - Shikakai) is a climber shrub native to Asia, common in the warm plains of central and south India.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acacia Concinna, Shikakai - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
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%
| Common Name | Shikakai |
| Maximum Reachable Height | The tree grows upto a height of 12 mete |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Flowering and fruiting occurs between the months of October to January. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting and care
Acacia Concinna care
Land should be well plough before planting. Keep proper distance between beds in the field.
| Sunlight | Full sun. |
| Watering | Plants requires plenty of water. |
| Soil | The plants can be grown in moderately fertile. It can also cultivate in neutral to acidic soil. |
| Temperature | Minimum 18 degrees C. |
| Fertilizer | FYM should be incorporated in soil at the time of land preparation. |
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