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Rudrakshya

Local Name	:	Rudrakshya
Botanical Name	:	Elaeocarpus serratus L.
Common Name	:	False Rudrakshya/ Wild olive tree
Family	:	Elaeocarpaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to South and Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Sri Lanka, India, and Myanmar. In India, it is found in tropical and subtropical regions, especially in the Western Ghats and northeastern states.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is an evergreen tree known for its serrated leaves, small fragrant flowers, and olive-like fruits.

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Descriptions

It is a medium-sized, evergreen tree. The tree has a dense, rounded crown with smooth, grayish bark. The leaves are oblong to lanceolate, with serrated edges, and turn red before falling. It produces small, white, fragrant flowers in hanging clusters. The fruit is an oval drupe, green when unripe, turning bluish or purplish when mature, containing a single hard seed.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

May- October

Use(s)

The fruit is used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, and digestive issues.