Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Cordia dichotoma
Marathi Name:
Bhokar
Common Name:
Indian cherry, Clammy cherry, Fragrant manjack
Plant Form:
Medium-sized deciduous tree, 10–15 m tall.
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Native
Distribution:
Distributed in tropical and subtropical India
Plant Characteristics:
Medium-sized deciduous tree with simple ovate leaves; small white to cream flowers with tubular corolla; fleshy, edible yellow fruits; bark smooth to rough with age.
Required Growth conditions:
Prefers tropical and subtropical climates; grows best in well-drained, sandy soils along riverbanks; requires full sun and moderate water; annual rainfall 1000–3000 mm, temperature 25–35°C.
Habitat:
Found along riverbanks, in dry and deciduous forests, open woodlands, and grasslands; also planted in rural and urban landscapes.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (LC)
Dispersal:
Seeds dispersed by birds, water, and sometimes by gravity.
Pollinators:
Pollinated by bees, butterflies, and birds.
Medicinal Information:
Used for treating dysentery, cough, and fever. The bark and fruit contain saponins, tannins, and flavonoids with antimicrobial and antipyretic properties.
Bird Host Plant:
Flycatchers, Sparrows
Butterfly Host Plant:
ND
Moth Host Plant:
ND
Ecological Significance:
Provides food and shelter for birds and insects; helps stabilize riverbanks and flood-prone areas.
Cultural Significance:
Wood used for making tools and implements; fruit is consumed in some regions; culturally significant in rural areas.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No official APTI data available.
Other Uses:
Wood used for making tools, furniture, and as firewood; fruit is edible and consumed locally.