About Phaeanthus malabaricus
Polyalthia malabarica (formerly placed in the genus Phaeanthus as Phaeanthus malabaricus) is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae and tribe Miliuseae. It is endemic to south-west India. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Phaeanthus malabaricus
- Genus
- Phaeanthus
- Family
- ANNONACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable (VU)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- കുണുക്കിപ്പാണൽ

Botanical family
Annonaceae
Custard apple family
Phaeanthus malabaricus belongs to the Annonaceae family.
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