Yes, this tree is *Spondias pinnata (L.f) Kurz.* **These seeds are used as raw material for ornamental purposes in Madurai and Dindigul district. Tamil name: pulichakaai (means 'sour fruit')
On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 10:36 PM, R. Vijayasankar <vijay.botan...@gmail.com>wrote: > I guess that the fruit is very sour (from the person's reaction in the > picture). I too think it is *Spondias pinnata *of Mango family. Fruits > used as condiment (in place of tamarind) and are relished by deers too. Even > the leaf characters suggesting the id. > > On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 6:18 AM, tanay bose <tanaybos...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Oks Sir I think i am wrong. Pls excuse me >> tanay >> >> >> >> On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 5:41 PM, raghu ananth <raghu_...@yahoo.com>wrote: >> >>> Some differences between spondias pinnata and the tree being asked for >>> identification >>> >>> Bark differ - Smooth (spondias pinnata), rough ( tree posted ) >>> Fruits differ- egg shape, ovate (Spondias pinnata), round smooth (tree >>> posted). I think the size, color and taste differ >>> >>> Leaflet pattern matches (5 pairs with terminals) >>> >>> Sorry for posting photographs with minimum clues. It was evening then >>> and we decided to make our way back for darkness would descend upon the >>> place soon and we had no desire to meet a marauding elephant herd. So >>> we hurried back as fast as our legs could carry us ! >>> >>> Regards >>> Raghu >>> >>> * >>> * >>> * >>> * >>> *** >>> * >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* tanay bose <tanaybos...@gmail.com> >>> *To:* raghu ananth <raghu_...@yahoo.com> >>> *Cc:* indiantreepix@googlegroups.com >>> *Sent:* Fri, 12 March, 2010 3:02:05 PM >>> *Subject:* Re: [efloraofindia:29571] Fruiting tree for ID | >>> 12Mar2010AR01 >>> >>> Dear all, >>> Is this plant, *Spondias pinnata (L.f) Kurz.* from the family >>> Anacardiaceae? >>> Regards >>> Tanay >>> On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM, raghu ananth <raghu_...@yahoo.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Fruiting tree for ID | 12Mar2010AR01 >>>> >>>> >>>> Dhoni forest, Palakkad, Kerala, Western ghats >>>> >>>> * >>>> * >>>> >>>> *Taste experience: An unpalatable fruit (sour). Local people do eat >>>> them.* >>>> >>>> * >>>> * >>>> >>>> *Date/Time- *07 Dec 2009, 16:56 >>>> >>>> *Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- *Dhoni forest, Palakkad, Kerala, >>>> Western ghats >>>> >>>> *Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- Wild* >>>> >>>> *Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- Very tall tree, * >>>> >>>> *Height/Length- **Approx 150 feet* >>>> >>>> *Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- *Compound, Arrangement -Opposite, Odd >>>> Pinnate >>>> >>>> *Inflorescence Type/ Size- >>>> * >>>> >>>> *Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- *No flowers seen >>>> >>>> *Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- Smooth, Round, Sour taste, edible >>>> * >>>> >>>> *Other Information like Fragrance, Pollinator, Uses etc.- * >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> Raghu >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. 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