Cleistanthus collinus
Flower
Plant profile
Family:
Names:
English: Garari
Hindi: Garrar
Tamil: Oduvan
Hindi: Garrar
Tamil: Oduvan
Plant Characteristics
Plant:
Woody:
Yes
Latex:
Absent
Thorny:
Absent
Leaf:
Type:
Simple
Style:
Simple
Arrangement:
Alternate
Aroma:
No
Length:
5 cm
Width:
4 cm
Flower:
Size:
1 cm
Colour:
Green
Aroma:
Yes
Fruit:
Type:
Capsule
Colour:
Brown
General Information
Description: Small tree to 6 meters; decidious; rough bark; thornless.
Habit: Enjoys the full sun, component of deciduous forest type, rarely found in mature evergreen stands.
Landscape Information: Can be planted in the sun, although can tolerate the half shade; aftercare till establishment is helpful if situation allows; will grow in any soil.
Not useful for landscaping.
Uses: Leaves are used as poison.
Propagation: Scratch and soak for 12hrs.
