Euphorbiaceae Week: Putranjivaceae, Putranjiva rorburghii from Delhi

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Gurcharan Singh

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Mar 11, 2011, 6:10:09 AM3/11/11
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Putranjiva rorburghii Wall.,  Tent. fl. napal. 61. 1826
syn:  Drypetes roxburghii (Wall.) Hurus.
       Nageia putranjiva Roxb.

A tree common in Delhi, often planted along roadsides. Wood used for house-building, tool-handles and turney. Decoction of leaves and stones given in colds and fever, leaves also for fodder

Common names: 
Hindi: Putranjiva, putijia, jiaputta
Beng: Putranjiva, 
Mar: Jewanputr, putajan
Tel: Kudrajuvi, kuduru
Tam: Irukolli, kurupallai
Mal: Pongalam  

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SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
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Rashida Atthar

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Mar 11, 2011, 8:01:36 AM3/11/11
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Thankyou Sir for completing the set with the pictures of  flowers and fruits. We have had two post of leaves today of this tree !
 
regards,
Rashida

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