Family: Combretaceae
Synonym: Myrobalanus monoptera (Roth) Kuntze, Pentaptera alata Wall. ex Banks ex G. Don
Vernacular name: Maruth, Pullumaruth, Theempaav, Manjamaruthu, Venmaruthu
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Moist and dry deciduous forests, also in the plains
Distribution: Peninsular India
Flowering and Fruiting: August-February
Key identification features: Deciduous trees, with flowers bisexual, white, sessile, Fruit a drupe, reddish-brown, rusty tomentose, with one large and 2 small wings; seed one.
Uses: The fruits are a source of tannins and can be used as
a dye. The wood makes good planks and is
used for agricultural implements.The wood is very useful for ship building and
is used as substitute for teak.
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