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Flacourtia jangomas (Lour.) Raeusch.
| Family Name: | Salicaceae |
| Common Name: | Coffee Plum, Indian Plum, Indian Cherry |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | The native range of this species is uncertain as individuals have not been found in the wild. However, it is thought to have originated from India. (Van Steenis, 1954). It has naturalized in areas such as Hawaii, New Caledonia, Cook Islands, La Reunion and Australia. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Naturalised)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Dioecious tree 6-14m tall; younger specimens with branched woody thorns on trunk and branches, becoming thornless with age. |
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| Foliage | Leaves (5) 7-10 (-11) cm long by (2) 3-4 (-5.5) cm wide, narrow ovate to ovate-oblong, glabrous; leaf margins sub-serrate to crenate. |
| Flowers | Flowers fragrant; male and female flowers borne on separate plants |
| Fruit | Fruits subglobose (rounded), 1.5-2.5cm in diameter, ripening dark reddish purple - purplish black, with 4-5 seeds. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable) Medicinal: The leaves and roots are used to treat Diarrhoea due to the high tannin content. Timber & Products: The wood is used to make small utensils Others: Fruits can be eaten but are rather astringent - they are usually made into preserves or jams |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
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| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Trunk, Litter - Abundant Fruits |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green, White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Black, Purple, Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 29888 |
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| Species ID | 4197 |
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