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Helicteres isora is most commonly known as Marori, Marorphali, Marodphali, Enthani, Mriga-shinga, Kevani, Varkati, Dhiniani, Valumbirikai, Atmorha, and East Indian Screw tree. In Sanskrit, it is called Avartani, and Mriga-shinga which means deer’s horn. The tree is named so because of the appearance of its pods (fruits) which are peculiarly twisted. The pods are singular-looking contorted capsules, consisting of five fibers closely twisted together in the form of a screw. It is of various lengths varying from one inch to two, and a half. The botanical name of Maror Phali is Helicteres isora. It belongs to the plant family Sterculiaceae.