Trees Planted & Survived
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Mission 2030
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Phoenix sylvestris
Marathi Name:
Shindi
Common Name:
Wild Date Palm, Date-sugar palm, Indian Wild Date, Indian winepalm, Silver date palm, Sugar date palm, Sugar palm
Plant Form:
Small to medium deciduous tree, often multi-stemmed.
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Native to tropical and southern Asia (including the Indian subcontinent).
Distribution:
Widespread wild and cultivated in India; common in Maharashtra orchards and deciduous tracts.
Plant Characteristics:
Pinnate leaves, small greenish flowers, fleshy acidic fruit rich in vitamin C.
Required Growth conditions:
Full sun, well-drained soils; tolerant of seasonally dry rocky sites.
Habitat:
Dry deciduous forests, scrub, cultivated orchards and home gardens.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (IUCN).
Dispersal:
Animal-mediated (birds/mammals) frugivore dispersal; human propagation.
Pollinators:
Bees and generalist insect pollinators.
Medicinal Information:
Major medicinal species in Ayurveda: antioxidant, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory properties well-documented.
Bird Host Plant:
Fruits consumed by many bird species; supports frugivores.
Butterfly Host Plant:
Flowers/foliage attract generalist butterflies; specialist larval hosts limited.
Moth Host Plant:
Some moth caterpillars feed on Phyllanthus spp., species-level lists sparse.
Ecological Significance:
Fruit resource for wildlife; widely used in agroforestry and as a multipurpose orchard tree.
Cultural Significance:
Important in Ayurveda and Indian cuisine (pickles, preserves); cultural value high.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No authoritative pan-India ATPI value found; some local studies show moderate tolerance.
Other Uses:
Fruit for food and processing, medicine, small timber, dye/tanning.