About Hathikana
Hathikana (Leea macrophylla) is a shrub belonging to the Leeaceae family (Leea Family). It is typically found in deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Andaman, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand, L Laos. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-November. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Leea macrophylla
- Genus
- Leea
- Family
- LEEACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Andaman, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand, L Laos
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- हाथीकाना Hathikana
- Bengali
- ঢোলসমুদ্র Dholsamudra
- Marathi
- गजकर्णी Gajakarni, Dinda
Botanical family
Leeaceae
Leea Family
Hathikana belongs to the Leeaceae family.
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