Annonaceae · Polyalthia

Polyalthia simiarum

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Maharashtra & more
Flowering
March-June

Plant Details

Scientific name
Polyalthia simiarum
Genus
Polyalthia
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Damp forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India, Gulf of Martaban, Pegu Islands
Found in India
Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Maharashtra, Sikkim, West Bengal
Flowering & fruiting
March-June
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Annonaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Annonaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Polyalthia simiarum

Polyalthia simiarum is a tree belonging to the Annonaceae family (Custard apple family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, solitary/cymose flower clusters, aggregate berry/syncarp fruit. It is typically found in damp forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-June.

Illustration representing the Annonaceae family
Botanical family

Annonaceae

Custard apple family

Polyalthia simiarum belongs to the Annonaceae family.

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