About Manilkara roxburghiana
Manilkara roxburghiana (Manilkara roxburghiana) is a tree 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 dry evergreen and deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Manilkara roxburghiana
- Genus
- Manilkara
- Family
- SAPOTACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Dry evergreen and deciduous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Kanapalei, Nakeliguian
- Kannada
- Renga
- Malayalam
- കാനപ്പാല, Manilkara roxburghiana, കന്നുപാല
Botanical family
Sapotaceae
Sapodilla/Chicle family
Manilkara roxburghiana belongs to the Sapotaceae family.
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