Hydnocarpus alpinus Wight

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Achariaceae > Hydnocarpus

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The young leaves are red. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 9-26 cm long by 2.5-8.5 cm wide.
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Pollination entomogamy
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Mature height (meter) 15.0
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Environment

Moist valleys. Low country in Sri Lanka, chiefly in drier districts.
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

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Uses food medicinal oil wood
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Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seeds.
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Images

Hydnocarpus alpinus unspecified picture

Distribution

Hydnocarpus alpinus world distribution map, present in India

Conservation status

Hydnocarpus alpinus threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111739-1
WFO ID wfo-0001327570
COL ID 3MZJQ
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Synonyms

Hydnocarpus alpinus