Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Dillenia pentagyna
Marathi Name:
Karmal
Common Name:
Dog Teak, Dillenia, Nepali elephant apple
Plant Form:
Medium-sized evergreen tree, 8–15 m tall.
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Native
Distribution:
Found mainly in northeast, central, and some parts of southern India
Plant Characteristics:
Medium evergreen tree with large oblong leaves; large white flowers with numerous stamens; fruit is a large woody capsule with many seeds; bark smooth and grayish.
Required Growth conditions:
Prefers tropical climates with high rainfall; grows best in moist, well-drained, loamy soils; thrives in full sun or partial shade; annual rainfall 1500–2500 mm, temperature 25–35°C.
Habitat:
Found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in the moist deciduous forests and hilly regions; also found in riparian zones and forest margins.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (LC)
Dispersal:
Seeds dispersed by gravity and animals, possibly through frugivory.
Pollinators:
Pollinated by bees, butterflies, and possibly beetles.
Medicinal Information:
Used to treat stomach disorders, dysentery, and wounds. Contains tannins and flavonoids with antimicrobial and astringent properties.
Bird Host Plant:
Various forest birds
Butterfly Host Plant:
ND
Moth Host Plant:
ND
Ecological Significance:
Provides fruit for frugivores; helps in maintaining biodiversity in tropical forests.
Cultural Significance:
Fruits are used locally for food; considered important in traditional medicine; symbolic in some local rituals.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No official APTI data available.
Other Uses:
Fruits are eaten locally; wood used for light construction and fuel; leaves used as animal fodder.