About Daak / Dhau

Scientific Name: Butea monosperma

Common Name: Flame of the Forest

Ecological Benefits

• • An iconic Aravalli species that naturally strengthens dry deciduous ecosystems.
• • Supports nitrogen enrichment in the soil through beneficial microbial associations.
• • Serves as an important host tree for lac insects, supporting traditional livelihoods and biodiversity.
• • Its bright flowers attract bees, butterflies and many other pollinators, boosting ecological productivity.
• • Holds medicinal value in its bark, gum and leaves, contributing to local ethnobotanical traditions.
• • Provides food and shelter for birds, insects and small mammals, enriching the forest food web.