Givotia moluccana
(L.) Sreem.
White catamaran tree
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Description
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The bark is brown and smooth and peels off in thick scales. The leaf stalks are 8-12 cm long and stout. The leaves are alternate and broadly oval. They are 6-18 cm long by 5-20 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. They have a white coating underneath. The flowers are in hanging groups near the ends of the branches. The fruit is fleshy and 2.5 cm across. There are 3 oblong seeds with a hard coat.
Edible Uses
The kernel (seed) is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry deciduous forests. It grows between 400-900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Sri Lanka,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bhuthalie, Thalimaram, Vandalai
References (1)
- Arinathan, V., et al, 2007, Wild edibles used by Palliyars of the western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 6(1) pp 163-168 (As Givotia rottleriformis)
