Family:
Sapindaceae
Synonym:
Jurighas decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze
Vernacular
name:
Irumbarakki, Kattunelli, Muriccha, Neeroli, Niroli, Sanimaram,
Habit:
Tree
Habitat:
Evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, also grown as ornamental tree
Distribution:
Africa, India and Sri Lanka
Flowering
& Fruiting: October-April
Key
identification features: A moderate-sized evergreen tree up
to 15 m tall. Leaves are imparipinnate; leaflets are about 12 pairs, with
prominent wings along the main leaf stalk. Flowers are greenish in panicles.
Drupe is dark purple.
Uses:
Utilized in traditional medicine to address ailments such as digestive issues,
skin conditions, and respiratory problems.
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