About Atalantia wightii
Atalantia wightii (Atalantia wightii) is a shrub belonging to the Rutaceae family (Citrus/Rue family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate compound/simple leaves, cymose/panicle flower clusters, hesperidium/drupe/capsule fruit. It is typically found in semi-evergreen and evergreen forests key identification features : thorny shrub or small tree. Native to India, it is distributed across Indo-Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-June.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Atalantia wightii
- Genus
- Atalantia
- Family
- RUTACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests Key identification features : Thorny shrub or small tree
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- Indo-Malesia
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-June
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- ഓരിലത്തീപ്പെട്ടിമരം
Rutaceae
Citrus/Rue family
Atalantia wightii belongs to the Rutaceae family.
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