About Malabar Fringe Tree
Malabar Fringe Tree (Chionanthus mala-elengi subsp. linocieroides) is a tree belonging to the Oleaceae family (Olive/Jasmine family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple/pinnate leaves, panicle/cymose flower clusters, drupe/capsule/samara fruit. It is typically found in semi-evergreen, evergreen and shola forests. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Chionanthus mala-elengi subsp. linocieroides
- Genus
- Chionanthus
- Family
- OLEACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Semi-evergreen, evergreen and shola forests
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಹರಿಯಾಗೆ Hariyaage, ಮಹೋದಲೆ Mahodale, ಮಾಯಿಸಲೆ
- Malayalam
- മലഇലഞ്ഞി mala-elengi
- Marathi
- हेड्डी heddi
Botanical family
Oleaceae
Olive/Jasmine family
Malabar Fringe Tree belongs to the Oleaceae family.
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