Avi / Wild Olive Tree
Elaeocarpus serratus var. weibelii
Also known as Ceylon Olive
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Kerala
- Flowering
- November-February
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Elaeocarpus serratus var. weibelii
- Genus
- Elaeocarpus
- Family
- Elaeocarpaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests, also in sacred groves
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Kerala
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-February
- Conservation status
- NE
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Variable
- Venation
- Variable
Typical of the Elaeocarpaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Elaeocarpaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Tamil
- Karai, Karamaram, Olan karai
- Telugu
- Athakunge, Beegada mara, Beejada mara
- Kannada
- ಅಥಕುಂಗೆ Athakunge, ಕ್ಯಾಸತ್ತೆ Kyaasatte
- Malayalam
- Avi, Avil, Karamavu
About Avi
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.
Elaeocarpaceae
Olivnut Family
Avi belongs to the Elaeocarpaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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