Habitat:

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific, Assam , Bengal. It can be found in forests, along riverbanks, and in swampy areas.

Flowering Season:

It flowers from December to July.

Fruiting Season:

It fruits from August to October.

Climatic condition:

Temperatures ranging from 3°C to 38°C. It prefers areas with 1500–5000 mm of rainfall per year, but can survive in areas with as little as 150 mm.

Seed propagation:

It can be propagated by sowing in a well-drained mix of soil and sand. The seeds should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment. 

Parts used

Seeds:  Seed has many traditional uses, including as a food source, medicine, and timber.

Leaves: leaves have many uses, including in Ayurvedic medicine include pain relief and wound healing, as animal fodder, and as a topical treatment.