About Holigarna ferruginea
Holigarna ferruginea (Holigarna ferruginea) is a tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family (Cashew family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate compound leaves, panicle flower clusters, drupe fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests key identification features : fruits obliquely-ovoid, compressed, black when dry, filled with more acidic black juice. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Holigarna ferruginea
- Genus
- Holigarna
- Family
- ANACARDIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests Key identification features : Fruits obliquely-ovoid, compressed, black when dry, filled with more acidic black juice
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Charei, Haisikutti
- Malayalam
- കരുഞ്ചേര്
Botanical family
Anacardiaceae
Cashew family
Holigarna ferruginea belongs to the Anacardiaceae family.
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