Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Magnolia champaca
Marathi Name:
Sonchpha
Common Name:
Champa
Plant Form:
Large evergreen to semi-evergreen canopy tree with dense crown.
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Native to the Indian subcontinent (including Maharashtra).
Distribution:
Widespread wild and extensively cultivated across India; very common in Maharashtra.
Plant Characteristics:
Panicles of small flowers; fleshy drupe fruits; numerous cultivars.
Required Growth conditions:
Deep, well-drained soils; tropical to subtropical climates; tolerates seasonal dryness.
Habitat:
Cultivated orchards, homesteads, forest edges; wild populations in suitable zones.
Conservation Status:
Cultivated species; wild relatives assessed separately; varied listings (some Data Deficient for wild taxa).
Dispersal:
Animal-mediated (birds, mammals) and human propagation of cultivars.
Pollinators:
Insects (bees, flies) important for cross-pollination in many cultivars.
Medicinal Information:
Numerous traditional uses; antioxidant, digestive, wound-healing properties studied.
Bird Host Plant:
Major food tree for many frugivorous birds; flowers also attract insects.
Butterfly Host Plant:
Nectar visitors and some larval host reports (pests).
Moth Host Plant:
Host to several moth species, including pest species feeding on leaves/fruit.
Ecological Significance:
Supports wildlife and agroecosystem biodiversity; major economic fruit tree.
Cultural Significance:
High cultural importance in cuisine, festivals and symbolism.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
Often listed as moderately tolerant in urban studies; no single authoritative pan-India ATPI value.
Other Uses:
Fruit (fresh/processed), timber, fodder, shade, agroforestry.