Lannea coromandelica, also known as the Indian ash tree, is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae that grows in South and Southeast Asia, ranging from Sri Lanka to Southern China. Known also as the Mohin tree (Hindi: मोहिन) it is used in plywoods for its excellent termite resistance properties. It commonly grows in exposed dry woodland environments, where the tree is up to 10 meters tall and crooked. In more humid environments it is a larger spreading tree that can become 20 meters tall. In Sri Lanka Lannea coromandelica often grows on rock outcrops or inselbergs.Katupotha, Jinadasa & Kodituwakku, Kusumsiri. (2015). Diversity of Vegetation Types of the Pidurangala Granitic Inselberg with Ancient Forest Monastery, Near Sigiriya, Sri Lanka: A Preliminary Study. Research Publication to Commemorate 125 years of service by the Department of Archaeology. Department of Archaeology. 157-167. In Nepal, commonly known as "Jhingat", it is grown in agroforestry as a multi-purpose tree, for both timber, but it can also be lopped 3 times a year to provide fodder.
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