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Local Name Dhaman
Botanical Name Grewia tiliifolia Vahl
Common Name Common Indian linden
Family Malvaceae
Distribution Found throughout Odisha. Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Also native to E. Africa, S China, Myanmar, Indo-China, Malaysia
Habit Tree
Short Description It is a deciduous tree growing 12 - 24 meters tall.
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Descriptions

Stems are woody and have a grayish-brown coloration. Leaves are alternate, simple, and have a broadly ovate to orbicular shape. They are usually serrated along the margins and have a smooth texture. Flowers are small and have five petals, pale yellow in color and have a tubular shape. The flowers often grow in clusters at the ends of branches. Fruits are small, round, and fleshy. The fruits contain several small seeds embedded in the pulp.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

March-June

Use(s)

Bark is used in the treatment of dysentery. It is also used for ornamental purposes.