Family :
Combretaceae
Flora of Nilgiri Biosphere (Northern Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve)
Leaf arrangement

Opposite, Alternate distichous
Leaf Type

Simple
Leaf Shape

Lanceolate, Elliptic, Oblong
Leaf Apex

Acuminate
Leaf Base

Obtuse
Leaf Margin

Entire
Habit : A large deciduous tree.
Habitat and Distribution : Hills 800-1200m. Peninsular India.
Other relevent information : Good timber species, resistant to fire.
Field Tips : Bark dark brown, cracked, longitudinal. Wood pale brown, smooth.
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Names:
English : Flowering MurdahIrula : Vella mathi
Tamil : Puluvai, Pekarakai, Vem maruthu
Hindi : Kindal
Malayalam : Pillai maruthu
Flower:
In terminal axillary panicles, fragrant, cream. Flowering from June-October.Fruit :
A drupe rusty tomentose, 3-winged, unequal. Fruiting in dense coppery masses, persistent.