About Nilgiri Cheesewood
Nilgiri Cheesewood (Pittosporum neelgherrense) is a tree belonging to the Pittosporaceae family (Pittosporum Family). It is typically found in evergreen and shola forests, along streams. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-June.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Pittosporum neelgherrense
- Genus
- Pittosporum
- Family
- PITTOSPORACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen and shola forests, along streams
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-June
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- Kuhi-maavu, Kuyimavu
- Malayalam
- അണലിവേങ്ങ
Botanical family
Pittosporaceae
Pittosporum Family
Nilgiri Cheesewood belongs to the Pittosporaceae family.
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