Dipterocarpaceae · Dipterocarpus

Karanjili

Dipterocarpus bourdillonii

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Tamil Nadu

Plant Details

Scientific name
Dipterocarpus bourdillonii
Genus
Dipterocarpus
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Conservation status
Endangered (EN)

Local Names

Tamil
Karanjili
Malayalam
Chiratta-anjili, Carattannili, Kalpayin, Karannili

About Karanjili

Dipterocarpus bourdillonii is a tree belonging to the Dipterocarpaceae family (Dipterocarp/Sal family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, panicle/raceme flower clusters, nut with wings fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. It is native to India. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).

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Botanical family

Dipterocarpaceae

Dipterocarp/Sal family

Karanjili belongs to the Dipterocarpaceae family.

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