Acacia Concinna, Shikakai - Plant

Acacia concinna (Hindi name - Shikakai) is a climber shrub native to Asia, common in the warm plains of central and south India.

Pack contents

• Acacia Concinna, Shikakai - Plant
• 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 meters.
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Bloom Time: Flowering and fruiting occurs between the months of October to January.
• Difficulty Level: Easy.

Planting and care

If there is no rainfall, then regular watering is required at regular intervals. Watering should be given after 15 days of plantation.

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

It containsSrItem name1Acacia Concinna, Shikakai - Plant26 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)