This species is common in the Uttarakhand. As the flowering is over, 
otherwise, you could have spotted it here in Corbett. When in ful bloom it 
is a treat to watch. Locally called here as "Sandan" and wood is used for 
making curd churning containers. 
DSRawat Pantnagar

On Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:35:18 AM UTC+5:30, Aarti S. Khale wrote:
>
> Neil Ji,
> Thanks a lot for this id.
> It would have been difficult for me to guess the id of this tree whose 
> names were given as Tiwas and Kala Palas. 
> Is this a very rare tree?
> Regards,
> Aarti
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 8:52 PM, Neil Soares <[email protected]> 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>  This is Desmodium oojeinense [previously Ougeinia oojeinensis] locally 
>> called Tiwas / Kala Palas. Have a sapling of this on my property at 
>> Shahapur. Sending a few photographs.
>>                     With regards,
>>                       Neil Soares.
>>
>>    *From:* Aarti S. Khale <[email protected]>
>> *To:* efloraofindia <[email protected]> 
>> *Sent:* Monday, June 9, 2014 4:37 PM
>> *Subject:* [efloraofindia:190266] Tree For ID : Nasik : 090614 : AK-22
>>  
>> A cultivated tree seen in Nasik.
>> I was told this is very rare known as 'Tivas' or Kala Palas.
>> Flowers are tiny white,bark is blackish.
>> I missed the flowering, but I can add pictures taken by the person who 
>> has planted this tree along with many other rare ones.
>> Curious to know the botanical name.
>> Aarti
>>
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