Flacourtia rukam Zoll. & Moritzi
Indian plum Rukam Indian prune
Dioecious evergreen tree grow up to 5-18 m tall, 60 cm in diameter leaves simple, oblong elliptic with margin slightly toothed, 6-12 cm long, young leaves pink to brown red, drooping flowers greenish yellow fruit globose berry 15-25 cm in diameter
Ornamental plant. timber tree. fruit edible. leaves and roots are used in traditional medicine for various pathologies.
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