Anogeissus

Anogeissus is a genus of flowering trees in the Combretaceae family. Its species are native to South Asia, the Arabian Penninsula, and Africa.

This genus consists of 8 species. Five of these are native to South Asia, two are native to the Arabian Penninsula, and 1 is native to Africa. A. pendula, known as the kardhai or dhok, is commonly found in the Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests of India, where it often forms pure stands on the Aravalli Range. A. leiocarpus is found in Africa from Ethiopia to Senegal. A. dhofarica and A. bentii are native to the southern Arabian Penninsula in the woodlands.

A. latifolia, known also as the dhaora, is very useful in India. The leaves produce a large amount of tannin, which is used for tanning. The tree is also the source of Indian gum, also known as ghatti gum, which is used for calico printing and other uses. The bark of A. leiocarpus produces Anogelline, a substance used in cosmetics.

Species

 * Anogeissus acuminata
 * Anogeissus bentii
 * Anogeissus dhofarica
 * Anogeissus latifolia
 * Anogeissus leiocarpus
 * Anogeissus rotundifolia
 * Anogeissus schimperi
 * Anogeissus sericea