Botanical name - Cordia sebestena Common names - scarlet cordia ; Geiger Tree; Aloe Wood ; sea trumpet Tamil: Acchinaruvili Usually a seaside tree;Fruits are edible ; Fruits are pickled ;Increases appetite and decreases indigestion ; Researches say that the leaf extract prevents corrotion of metal to a certain extent ; Syrup of the flowers, or fruits cures bronchial diseases ; Decoction from flowers is used to treat venereal disease. Sap of tree is applied to wounds . Photo - Withered flowers and unripe fruits of 'scarlet cordia 'PD-self