Mazhar Botanic Garden

Flacourtia rukam Zoll. & Moritzi

Indian plum Rukam Indian prune

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000685
English name: Indian plum, Rukam, Indian prune
Arabic name: فلاكورتيا روكم
Native: China, , Southeast Asia
Country: Southeast Asia
(PGR): Very rare

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.

Texture: Enriched soil Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 7.5

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