Hence, extensive use of this tree is made in China, Japan, the USA and New Zealand to bind soil in erosion-prone areas. Pests and diseases During raining season, the leaves of the tree become extensively colonized by leaf defoliators such as Pyragea cupreata and P. fulgurita. In India record show that this tree has been a victim of the plant parasite known as Loranthus elatus. Other pathogens that cause premature defoliation in this species include Bipolaris mydis, Pseudocercospora salicia and Phorma macrostoma. Incidences of ganoderma root rot have also been reported in this species. References External links ciliata Trees of China Trees of the Indian subcontinent Trees of Myanmar