[7]: 163 It can be most commonly found within the deciduous and semi-evergreen mountainous rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and the islands of Sumatra, Natuna, and Borneo.

[8] It is often spotted alongside rivers or within forests adjacent to the coastand up to 1000m above sea level,[6] and is occasionally found lonesome in the plains.

[5] Pajanelia grows as a small to medium sized tree up to 30 metres (98.4 feet) tall, it has an upright habit and few side branches.

[3] The timber is suitable for woodworking purposes, such as building doors, wall panelling, domestic flooring, veneer and plywood, due to it being very hard and close grained.

[9] According to the 17th Century Hortus Malabaricus, its crushed roots have been used in Kerala, India to cure headache, swelling and inflammation.