Phyllanthaceae FAMILY

Glochidion candolleanum

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Glochidion candolleanum is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, usually growing around 3.6 metres tall[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. , 506 Title The Flora of British India. (in 7 volumes) Publication Author Hooker J.D. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher L.Reeve & Co.; London Year 1872 - 1897 ISBN Description Rather dated, but has some information on plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The tree produces an attractive wood that could be used in cabinet making.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - India, Sri Lanka.

HabitatA common tree in the shola forests at elevations above 1,800 metres[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].