Vattilapoovam
Otonephelium stipulaceum
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
- Flowering
- February-July
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Otonephelium stipulaceum
- Genus
- Otonephelium
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-July
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened (NT)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Sapindaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Sapindaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- Vattilapoovam, Poripoovam
About Vattilapoovam
Otonephelium stipulaceum is a tree belonging to the Sapindaceae family (Soapberry/Lychee family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate compound leaves, panicle/raceme flower clusters, capsule/samara/drupe fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-July. Its conservation status has been assessed as Near Threatened (NT).
Sapindaceae
Soapberry/Lychee family
Vattilapoovam belongs to the Sapindaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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