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Jhumpuri

Local Name	:	Jhumpuri
Botanical Name	:	Streblus taxoides (B.Heyne ex Roth) Kurz
Common Name	:	Fig lime
Family	:	Moraceae
Distribution	:	It is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and parts of Thailand.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a tall deciduous tree known for its large, palmate leaves and striking bell-shaped flowers. It is valued for its timber and ornamental uses.

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Descriptions

It is a large deciduous tree characterized by a stout trunk and a wide, spreading crown. The leaves are large, palmate, and can grow up to 25 cm long, with a glossy green surface and a paler underside. The tree produces distinctive flowers that are large, bell-shaped, and can be yellowish-green to reddish in color, typically found in clusters. The fruit is a woody, capsule-like structure that contains several seeds surrounded by a fibrous pulp.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

March - May

Use(s)

The seeds are rich in oil and are often used in folk medicine for their laxative and anti-inflammatory properties.