Putranjiva (Drypetes roxburghii Syn. Putranjiva roxburghii)

[J.M. Garg]

All pictures taken on 16/2/07 at Bot. Gardens in Kolkata. This tree is quite prominent in Kolkata alongside the roads because its dense evergreen foliage. Male & female (not shown here) flowers are on different trees. Fruit (not shown here) is also a small one, initially green turning pale grey on ripening. Leaves are simple, asymmetrical at base & wavy at margins.

For details, pl. click on the following links:

http://www.indian-herbs-exporters.com/_drypetes_roxburghii.html

http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/ThaiEuph/ThDspecies/ThDrypetes.htm
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With regards,
J.M.Garg
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