identification of a fruiting tree

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Joel J Mathew

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Jun 13, 2021, 6:50:12 AM6/13/21
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Date: 4/4/2021
Location: Aruvikuzhi , Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Habitat: wild type
Plant habit: tree
Leaves: simple
Fruit : Reddish orange, oval shaped, multiple seeds in it with yellow colored pulp.
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Paradesi Anjaneyulu

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Jun 13, 2021, 7:10:11 AM6/13/21
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Resembles Crateva sp.,
With regards. 

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Joel J Mathew

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Jun 13, 2021, 7:10:49 AM6/13/21
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Paradesi Anjaneyulu

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Jun 13, 2021, 7:14:20 AM6/13/21
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Yes it's Crateva, Check with local species Mathew Ji,
With regards. 
 

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Joel J Mathew

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Jun 13, 2021, 7:21:48 AM6/13/21
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the leaves are small to be of Crateva species

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Joel J Mathew

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Paradesi Anjaneyulu

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Jun 13, 2021, 7:23:56 AM6/13/21
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If have any more information, post Mathew Ji,
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Joel J Mathew

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Jun 13, 2021, 7:28:31 AM6/13/21
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The fruit skin was also leathery and the seeds were hard.

Paradesi Anjaneyulu

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Jun 13, 2021, 7:28:55 AM6/13/21
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Leaves trifoliate ?  

Paradesi Anjaneyulu

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Jun 13, 2021, 7:30:31 AM6/13/21
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Oh no Sorry Mathew Ji, 
It's different from Crateva,
With regards. 

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Mahadeswara

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Jun 13, 2021, 8:28:00 AM6/13/21
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I agrre with Anjaneyulu ji. If you need correct identity please post proper images showing habit, foliage, leaves arrangement,  flowers if any etc., 

Joel J Mathew

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Mahadeswara

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Jun 16, 2021, 8:05:18 AM6/16/21
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Post a picture showing the arrangement of leaves  :  digitately trifoliate nature (characteristic of the Crateva species)  for confirmation.

Joel J Mathew

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Jun 17, 2021, 2:58:31 AM6/17/21
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sorry fresh leaves was not available

Joel J Mathew

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Jun 17, 2021, 3:10:43 PM6/17/21
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Finally found out which was the tree. It is Salacia fruticosa😄

Paradesi Anjaneyulu

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Jun 17, 2021, 9:22:15 PM6/17/21
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Yes, it's matched, Mathew Ji,
With regards. 



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M Swamy

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Jun 17, 2021, 11:08:40 PM6/17/21
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Oh !  Thanks a lot Mathew ji and Anjaneyulu ji for nailing the ID. 

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