About Dahman
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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cordia macleodii
- Genus
- Cordia
- Family
- BORAGINACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Dahiphalas, Dahiman
- Bengali
- Sitapatra
- Tamil
- Palandekku
- Kannada
- Bili challe, Doddacalle, Hadang
- Marathi
- Bhoti, Daiwas, Dhaim
Botanical family
Boraginaceae
Borage family
Dahman belongs to the Boraginaceae family.
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