Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Cestrum diurnum
Marathi Name:
Dinkaraja
Common Name:
Day-blooming cestrum, Day jasmine, China berry, Chinese inkberry
Plant Form:
Large shrub or small tree up to 4–6 m tall.
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Exotic
Distribution:
Introduced, found mainly in gardens and urban areas across India.
Plant Characteristics:
Evergreen large shrub/small tree with lanceolate leaves; small greenish-white tubular flowers, fragrant during the day; berries green to black when mature; branches slender and erect.
Required Growth conditions:
Prefers tropical to subtropical climates; grows best in well-drained, moderately fertile soils; tolerates partial shade but thrives in full sun; annual rainfall 1000–1500 mm, temperature 20–35°C.
Habitat:
Found in gardens, urban areas, and disturbed lands; also found along roadsides and as ornamental in tropical and subtropical climates.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (LC)
Dispersal:
Seeds dispersed by birds and possibly water in tropical areas.
Pollinators:
Pollinated by bees, butterflies, and other small insects.
Medicinal Information:
Used traditionally for treating fever, cough, and as a general tonic. Contains alkaloids and glycosides, but should be used with caution due to toxicity.
Bird Host Plant:
Sunbirds, Bulbuls
Butterfly Host Plant:
ND
Moth Host Plant:
ND
Ecological Significance:
Provides nectar for birds, bees, and butterflies; aids in soil stabilization.
Cultural Significance:
Used as ornamental plants in gardens and homes; considered auspicious in some cultures.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No official APTI data available.
Other Uses:
Ornamental plant used in landscaping; used as a hedge or boundary plant in gardens.