Dahiphalas / Dahman
Cordia macleodii
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan & more
- Flowering
- February-August
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cordia macleodii
- Genus
- Cordia
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Gujarat
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Boraginaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Boraginaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Hindi
- Dahiphalas, Dahiman
- Bengali
- Sitapatra
- Tamil
- Palandekku
- Kannada
- Bili challe, Doddacalle, Hadang
- Marathi
- Bhoti, Daiwas, Dhaim, दहीवण
About Dahiphalas
Dahman (Cordia macleodii) is a tree belonging to the Boraginaceae family (Borage family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, scorpioid cyme flower clusters, 4 nutlets fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-August.
Boraginaceae
Borage family
Dahiphalas belongs to the Boraginaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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