Jangli Bhindi / Jangli Bhendi
Erinocarpus nimmonii
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka
- Flowering
- September-February
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Tiliaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Tiliaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Hindi
- जंगली भिंडी jangli bhindi, Jangli bhindi
- Kannada
- ಕಾಡು ಬೆಂಡೆ kaadu bende, Adavi-bende, Cavara, Haladi
- Marathi
- चेर, Chaora, Cher, Chira
- Gujarati
- Cher, Jangli bhindi
About Jangli Bhindi
Jangli Bhendi (Erinocarpus nimmonii) is a tree belonging to the Tiliaceae family (Lime tree/Jute family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, cymose flower clusters, drupe/capsule/nut fruit. It is typically found in deciduous forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-February. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Tiliaceae
Lime tree/Jute family
Jangli Bhindi belongs to the Tiliaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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