Jackal Jujube

Ziziphus oenoplia

Also known as Indian Plum

Climbing shrub
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About Jackal Jujube

Ziziphus oenopolia, commonly known as the jackal jujube, small-fruited jujube or wild jujube, is a flowering plant with a broad distribution through tropical and subtropical Asia and Australasia. In India, it is mostly found in the deciduous forests of the southern part of the country.

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Plant Details

Scientific name
Ziziphus oenoplia
Genus
Ziziphus
Habit
Climbing shrub
Habitat
Moist and dry deciduous forests, also in the plains
Distribution
Hotter parts of India, Tropical Asia, Australia
Flowering & fruiting
June-February
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)
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Botanical family

Rhamnaceae

Buckthorn Family

Jackal Jujube belongs to the Rhamnaceae family.

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