About Indian Wampi
Indian Wampi (Clausena indica) is a tree 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 : small tree; inflorescence terminal. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-June.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Clausena indica
- Genus
- Clausena
- Family
- RUTACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests Key identification features : Small tree; inflorescence terminal
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-June
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Katta-veppilei, Nana, Kariveppilei
- Malayalam
- Kattumunthiri, Kattukaruveppu, Gorakotta
Botanical family
Rutaceae
Citrus/Rue family
Indian Wampi belongs to the Rutaceae family.
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