Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Calophyllum inophyllum
Marathi Name:
Undi
Common Name:
Beauty Leaf, Alexandrian laurel, Ball tree, Beach calophyllum, Domba oil tree, Indian laurel, Mast wood, Oilnut tree, Pinnay oil tree, Red poon
Plant Form:
Large tree 8–35 m
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Native
Distribution:
Coastal Maharashtra and other coastal Indian states
Plant Characteristics:
Leaves opposite, simple, 8–15 cm, glossy; white fragrant flowers in clusters; round yellow-orange drupes with oil-rich seeds; coastal tree with leathery leaves and woody fruit husks.
Required Growth conditions:
Prefers tropical coastal climates, sandy saline soils; tolerates salt spray, wind, flooding; thrives in full sun, well-drained soils; annual rainfall 1000–5000 mm, temp 18–33°C.
Habitat:
Coastal forests, sandy beaches, mangrove fringes, dunes; planted in coastal afforestation; common along beaches, estuaries, riverbanks in tropical coastal Maharashtra and other states.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (LC)
Dispersal:
Fruits buoyant and water-dispersed (hydrochory), aiding seed spread along coastlines.
Pollinators:
Apis spp.
Medicinal Information:
Traditional uses: seed oil (tamanu) for skin ailments, wounds, burns, eczema, anti-inflammatory; bark and leaves for headaches, rheumatism, fever; antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Contains coumarins, xanthones, flavonoids.
Bird Host Plant:
Coastal birds
Butterfly Host Plant:
ND
Moth Host Plant:
ND
Ecological Significance:
Stabilizes coastal sand dunes, prevents erosion; provides shelter and habitat in coastal ecosystems; key species for coastal afforestation.
Cultural Significance:
Seed oil used traditionally for cosmetics and medicine. Planted as ornamental and shade tree in coastal towns.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No official APTI data available.
Other Uses:
Seed oil (tamanu) used in skincare; termite-resistant wood used in furniture, boats, construction; resin for waterproofing and varnish.