Sapotaceae · Isonandra

Isonandra lanceolata

Shrub
Habit
Shrub
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
Flowering
August-October

Plant Details

Scientific name
Isonandra lanceolata
Genus
Isonandra
Habit
Shrub
Habitat
Semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
Indo-Malaysia
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
August-October
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Sapotaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Sapotaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Tamil
ஐஸோநேந்த்ரா லான்சியொலாட்டா
Malayalam
വെള്ളപ്പാല

About Isonandra lanceolata

Isonandra lanceolata is a shrub belonging to the Sapotaceae family (Sapodilla/Chicle family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, cymose axillary flower clusters, berry fruit. It is typically found in semi-evergreen and evergreen forests. It occurs across Indo-Malaysia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-October.

Illustration representing the Sapotaceae family
Botanical family

Sapotaceae

Sapodilla/Chicle family

Isonandra lanceolata belongs to the Sapotaceae family.

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