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Commonly known as the Cutch tree, Catechu tree, or Acacia catechu, khair tree is known for its medicinal properties and has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for centuriesAbstract. The article deals with the importance of Khair (also known as Catechu) in the life of rural and tribal communities inhabiting Shivalik range in western Himalaya, India. Catechu, a multipurpose tree species is widely used by the inhabitants for fodder, fuel, building material and in health care.Kattha and cutch are extracted from wood of Khair tree. These trees with their botanical name as Acacia are found in abundance in the forests of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Nepal. There are different varieties of this tree such as Acacia Sundra, Acacia Catechuoides and Acacia CatechuThe seeds germinate in the monsoons. Khair should be sown on mounds at least 61 to 76 cm in height so that the seedlings do not remain submerged in water for a long period; a few weeks' submersion is not fatal. Irrigation is necessary for the plant. Cuttings should be made from the well developed seedlings.Khair is a deciduous tree, so it does shed it's leaves in the dry season and the tree usually comes into new leaves somewhat towards the end of summer around May or so. It is very quickly followed by the flowers also comingKhair is a deciduous tree, so it does shed it's leaves in the dry season and the tree usually comes into new leaves somewhat towards the end of summer around May or so. It is very quickly followed by the flowers also comingThe young parts are dark brown to purple in colour. The tree has tough texture from outside. Other Species : Acacia sundra, Mimosa sundra are some of the related species of Khair tree. Location : It grows throughout India from the Himalayas to the South of India.The young parts are dark brown to purple in colour. The tree has tough texture from outside. Other Species : Acacia sundra, Mimosa sundra are some of the related species of Khair tree. Location : It grows throughout India from the Himalayas to the South of India.