Sunday, June 23, 2024

Flacourtia montana J.Graham

 

 Family: Flacourtiaceae

Vernacular name: Chalirpazham, Charalmaram, Charalpazham, Kattuloika, Muripacha

Habit: Tree

Habitat: Evergreen and semi-evergreen forests

Distribution: India

Flowering & Fruiting: February-October

Key identification features: Leaves ovate, acuminate or acute, base acute or rounded,  crenate, glabrous except the midrib below. Capsule orange-yellow.

Uses:  Fruits are edible and may be consumed fresh or processed into jams, jellies, or beverages due to their sweet and tangy flavor.



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