Elephant Apple
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Scientific name
Dillenia indica
English Name
Elephant Apple
Malayalam name
ആന പഴം
Common name
Elephant Apple
Description
- Habit : Shrub
- Habitat : It grows along forest streams and rivers up to 500 m altitude.
- Leaves : large, glossy green leaves, which create a lush, tropical appearance
- Flowers : bright white with many petals
- Bark : reddish brown bark
How to use
- Cough : The fresh juice of the fruit is mixed with honey is given for the treatment of Cough
- Skin diseases : The paste of the bark is applied over the area affected with scabies and pigmentation of the skin
Uses
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory drug
Parts used
Fruit
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
Harvest ripe elephant apple seeds and pre-soak for better germination success.Maintain 25-30°C temperature and 70-80% humidity for optimal seed sprouting.Use cuttings and air layering techniques for effective propagation during growing season.
