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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Terminalia catappa |
| Family name: |
COMBRETACEAE
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| English name: |
Umbrella Tree
Sea Almond
Tropical Almond Tree
Pacific Almond
Singapore Almond
Indian Almond
Bastard Almond
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| Sinhala name: |
Kottamba (කොට්ටම්බ )
Kottan (කොට්ටං )
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| Tamil name: |
Nattuvadumai
Vadumai
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| Sanskrit name: |
Inguda
Ingudee
Taapasataru
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
A tree about 25 m igh, buttressed, spreading base and horizontally spreading branches. Leaves simple, without stipules, 15-28 cm long, 10.5-16.5 cm wide; petioles very short. Flowers in terminal panicles; petals abscent, Fruit an indehiscent drupe, 3-6 cm long, ellipsoid, endocarp hard.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Seed Kernel
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| Treatment for: |
Heart disease
Urinary tract diseases
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Seed coats
Bark
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Available soon
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