Olea paniculata R.Br.
Also known as: Native olive, Anokhi dali ,Thira
Olea paniculata R.Br.
Quick Facts
Also Known As
Native olive, Anokhi dali ,Thira
Family
Oleaceae
IUCN Status
Least concernNative Information
India (eastern Himalayas ,assam ,NE states, Andaman Islands) Sri lanka, Southeast Asia ,Northern Australia , Pacific islands
Habitat
Habit
Large evergreen tree, can reach 20-30m height with a straight bole.opposite, elliptic to oblong,leathery, dark green above and paler beneath.Flowers are small, white ,fragnant, borne in large panicles.
Uses
Timber is strong,heavy and durable : used in construction , furniture and tools. Attractive evergreen with fragrant flower, suitable for parks and gradens. Leaves abd bark traditionaly used for trating fever, infections and inflammation. Provides food for birds and mammals that consume the fruits contributes to evergreen forest canopy stability.
Seed
Flower
Fruit
Leaves
Bark