Wild olive tree
Elaeocarpus serratus var. weibelii
Also known as Ceylon Olive
TreeoutdoorMedicinal
About Wild olive tree
Wild olive tree (Elaeocarpus serratus var. weibelii) is a tree belonging to the Elaeocarpaceae family (Olivnut Family). It is typically found in evergreen forests, also in sacred groves. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-February. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as NE.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Elaeocarpus serratus var. weibelii
- Genus
- Elaeocarpus
- Family
- ELAEOCARPACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests, also in sacred groves
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-February
- Conservation status
- NE
Local Names
- Tamil
- Karai, Karamaram, Olan karai
- Telugu
- Athakunge, Beegada mara, Beejada mara
- Kannada
- ಅಥಕುಂಗೆ Athakunge, ಕ್ಯಾಸತ್ತೆ Kyaasatte
- Malayalam
- Avi, Avil, Karamavu
Botanical family
Elaeocarpaceae
Olivnut Family
Wild olive tree belongs to the Elaeocarpaceae family.
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