Mammea suriga
(Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Kosterm.
Indian mammee apple, Ceylon ironwood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMammea suriga is a species of flowering plant in the family Calophyllaceae. It is a medium-sized plant bearing fragrant white flowers. It is cultivated in Western Ghats for its flowers. Its leaves are simple and opposite. It is called Surige Mara in Kannada, Surnga in Kokani, Goa. It is a coastal tree native to south India. A medium tall evergreen tree, the suriga bears small fleshy fruits. The outside of the fruit is green turns yellowish at ripening, surface smooth textured and inedible, covering sweet flesh juicy substance. Flowering starts from mid-February continues until mid-March. The nature of pollination is honey bee. After pollination, it takes 15 days to fruit set. After pollination, it takes 40-45 days for fruits to ripen.. The small yellow flowers emit a sweet smell and are turned into gajra, hair flower garlands, in Goa and regions of sindhudurg. The trees grow in the wild. Traditionally people collect the flowers from the forest trees to turn them into beautiful garlands. The flower garlands sold in local markets Its a high retunrn and high demand flower used for fregrance in perfumes.
Description
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The bark is brown and scaly. The leaves are simple and opposite. The leaves are 10-23 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. The base is rounded. The buds are rounded. The flowers are white and have a scent. The fruit is 2.5 cm long. It is oval and has one seed.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in open evergreen forests up to 700 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Sri Lanka,
Production
In southern India fruit are available February to March.
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Notes
Possibly Calophyllum suriga. An unresolved name in The Plant List. Also put in the family Clusiaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chiuriana, Nagkesar, Punnag, Suragi, Surang, suringi, Surangan, Surige mara, Tambra
References (2)
- Jadhav, R., et al, 2015, Forest Foods of Northern Western Ghats: Mode of Consumption, Nutrition and Availability. Asian Agri-History Vol. 19, No. 4: 293-317
- van Wyk, B., 2005, Food Plants of the World. An illustrated guide. Timber press. p 239
