About Polyalthia suberosa
Polyalthia suberosa (Polyalthia suberosa) 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 dry deciduous forests. Native to Indian subcontinent, it is distributed across India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Siam, Hainan, Indo-China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Polyalthia suberosa
- Genus
- Polyalthia
- Family
- ANNONACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests
- Native to
- Indian subcontinent
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Siam, Hainan, Indo-China
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Cham-khirni
- Nepali
- बन सुपाडी Ban Supaadee
- Bengali
- Barachali, Kukuriam, মুড়মুড়ি
Botanical family
Annonaceae
Custard apple family
Polyalthia suberosa belongs to the Annonaceae family.
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