About Bhoma
Bhoma (Glochidion ellipticum) is a tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family (Spurge/Euphorbia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple/compound leaves, cyathium/raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule (regma) fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and shola forests; occasional on hills above 900m along dry slopes and streams. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-October.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Glochidion ellipticum
- Genus
- Glochidion
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen and shola forests; occasional on hills above 900m along dry slopes and streams
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Bangladesh, Myanmar
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-October
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Kokkamani-marum
- Kannada
- ಕಾಡು ಕಪ್ಪಿ kaadu kappi, Kaadu Kappi
- Malayalam
- നീരചല്ലീ Nirchalli, Neerchalli, Cherunelli
- Marathi
- भोमा Bhoma, Bhoma, भोमा
Botanical family
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Bhoma belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
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