Scientific Name :
Garcinia indica (Thouars) Choisy
Synonym :
Brindonia celebica Thouars
Stalagmitis purpurea G.Don
Common Name : Kokam, Kokum, Bheranda
Plant Family : Moraceae
Habit : Tree
Plant Description
Flowering & Fruiting : November to February
Flower Colour : Pink
Description : Height: Upto 12 m
Stem: Dark brown, rough, branches drooping, yellow juice
Leaves: Ovate, lanceolate, oblong, dark green on dorsal side, red when young
Flowers: Male flowers petals 4, stamens many, female flowers staminodes present, ovary 4 to 8 celled
Inflorescence: Cymose
Fruits: Berry, globose, orange turns to purple at maturity
Native/ Exotic : N
Locality : TL
Distribution Range : W. India, Assam.
Uses : Dry fruits used in curries as flavouring agent
Useful in boost immunity, improves digestion and skin care
