Habit: Grows as a small tree or woody shrub up to 8 meters tall, exuding a milky white latex when cut.

Leaves: Alternate or opposite, narrow-elliptic to elliptic-oblong (10–25 cm long), with an acute base and a sharp, elongated apex (caudate-acuminate).

Flowers: Borne in terminal or axillary cymes. They are highly fragrant, featuring a
narrow corolla tube (approx. 2.5 cm) that flares into a flat, 5-lobed white flower.

Fruits & Seeds: Produces striking boat-shaped, orange-yellow capsule pods (up to 5 cm) that contain seeds surrounded by a bright red aril

Uses:
Ocular Health: In Ayurveda, fresh leaf extracts are traditionally prepared as an eyewash or eye drops to soothe redness, relieve conjunctivitis, and treat early symptoms of cataracts or blepharitis.

Antimicrobial Applications: The bark and leaf extracts demonstrate antibacterial
properties and are traditionally used to treat skin infections, including MRSA.

Snakebite Relief: Pharmacological studies have investigated the root bark as a traditional antidote for Naja naja (Indian cobra) venom, showing promise in
neutralizing venom toxicity and edema.