Bhimal (Grewia  optiva, Grewia oppositifolia)

Local name: Biul

Bhimal tree grows from plains to a height of 2000 metre. It is most commonly grown in the mountains region. It gives about 10-20 kg of green leaves per year per plant. It has been successively adopted in plains (Mathura and Izatnagar). It can be propagated both by seeds and vegetative cuttings.

Nutritive value

Bhimal leaves contain about 20-23% crude protein.  The digestibility  is very high  (about

75%). There is practically no tannin in its leaves. It is commonly used as a supplemental feed for cattle, sheep, goats, etc. in the Kumaon and Himachal regions of India.