Schima

'Chilaune' in Nepali means 'to scratch' and a very fitting name for this otherwise handsome tree because the barks are very irritant to the skin. These barks are also fire resistant but don't be surprised if you haven't seen any fire resistant suits made out of it. Those trees are indigenous to sub- Himalayan region and bears fruits that are small, hard, brown, woody capsules. The rounded fruits once ripe open in 5 segments. The useful part lies in the leaves as decoction of young leaves and roots is said to be good for food. The bark although not useful for humans is sometimes used in medicines against intestinal worms.