Paradise Tree, Simarouba Glauca (Latin), Oil Tree, Aceituno or Lakshmi Taru (in India) thrives in tropical climates with very little water. It grows to a full height of up to 15 metres over 6 years.
This tree really does seem too good to be true! ..... Not only does it produce an oil which is edible (in addition to its use as a fuel), but certain parts of the tree can also be used to make Bio-Ethanol ..... at the same time! In other words, two different parts of the crop can be used to make two different fuels!
In addition, it has been shown that the leaves of the tree have important medicinal properties. These include, it is claimed, the ability to cure Malaria and even certain types of cancer.
It has been said that this tree alone has the capability to make India and the world self-sufficient in edible oil and Bio-fuels.
