Tree from Pauni forest, Bhandara, for identification confirmation

[Neha Singh]

Dear All,

I Met this tree at Pauni Reserve forest in Feb 2026. This is a new species for me. Please help in identification.

Location- Pauni Reserve Forest ,Bhandara, Maharashtra

Habit- Medium sized tree, 30 feet appx

Habitat-Dry deciduous forest

Photographed in Feb 2026

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Best Regards
Neha Singh

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[Saroj Kasaju]

Could it be Pittosporum moluccanum (Lam.) Miq. or some Randia ?

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

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[Saroj Kasaju]

Careya arborea Roxb. ??

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[Kumar Prabhat Das]

May be 

Tamilnadia uliginosa not sure

Dr. Prabhat Kumar Das

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[Neha Singh]

Dhanyawad Saroj ji, Prabhat ji. 

 

Not Pittosporum moluccanum , which is a small tree that grows up to 6/7 m only. This tree was 14-15 m at least.

And my guess is that this is a native as many specimens were growing deep inside the forest. 

This is certainly not Careya arborea.

Could be Tamilnadia uliginosa but leaves seem different. If anyone can explain this.

Need more help.

[J.M. Garg]

Forwarding again for Id assistance please.

Some earlier relevant feedback:

Could it be Pittosporum moluccanum (Lam.) Miq. or some Randia ? Thank you. Saroj Kasaju

Careya arborea Roxb. ?? Thank you. Saroj Kasaju

May be

Tamilnadia uliginosa not sure Dr. Prabhat Kumar Das

Dhanyawad Saroj ji, Prabhat ji.

Not Pittosporum moluccanum , which is a small tree that grows up to 6/7 m only. This tree was 14-15 m at least. And my guess is that this is a native as many specimens were growing deep inside the forest.  This is certainly not Careya arborea. Could be Tamilnadia uliginosa but leaves seem different. If anyone can explain this.

Need more help. - From Neha ji

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[J.M. Garg]

Thanks a lot, Shrikant ji

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From: Shrikant Ingalhalikar 
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 09:09
Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:489297] Tree from Pauni forest, Bhandara, for identification confirmation
To: J.M. Garg <jmg...@gmail.com>

Can not make out the size and the attachment of leaves. Nearest guess is Ceriscoides turgida, Rubiaceae

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[J.M. Garg]

Yes, that appears close as per 
https://indiabiodiversity.org/observation/show/374808
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gardenia_turgida_PannaTR_IMG_3418.jpg
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/746249-1

What do you say, Neha ji?

[Neha Singh]

Grateful to Shrikant Ingalhalikar Sir for his help.

Garg Ji, the fruit shape I observed was oval, which is closer to Tamilnadia uliginosa, as Gardenia fruits are round. 

This specimen appears closer to Tamilnadia uliginosa to me.

I am visiting Pauni forest again this month, can someone tell me what features of this tree I can look for to confirm its identity? I can click those pictures and share.