Balanites roxburghii
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBalanites roxburghii is a spiny, evergreen tree in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is common in open sandy plains of the Indian peninsula, western Rajasthan, west Bengal, Maharashtra, Gujarat and drier parts of India. The specific epithet roxburghii refers to the Scottish botanist William Roxburgh.
Description
A spiny tree. It grows 9 m tall. The leaves have leaflets. The flowers are greenish white. They are small and have a scent. The fruit pods are 4.5 cm long by 2.5 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The bitter pulp of the fruit is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The pulp of the fruit is eaten. They are bitter.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in open sandy places. It grows up to 500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Sikkim,
Cultivation
The seeds are soaked in water for several hours before planting.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Garachetti, Gari, Hingol, Hingot, Ingala, Ingalike, Namunta, Nanchunta, Tapasataru, Tiktaka
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
