Heynea trifolia
| Heynea trifolia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Heynea |
| Species: | H. trifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Heynea trifolia A.Juss. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Heynea trifolia is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The correct scientific name is unresolved up to date, where some name the plant as Heynea trifolia and some others as Walsura trifoliolata.[1] The above classification is according to The Plant List. The specific epithet trifolia is due to trifoliate leaves. The plant is native to India and Sri Lanka.[2]
Description
Heynea trifolia grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk with pale brown bark. Leaves are compound, trifoliate, alternate; lamina narrow oblong to elliptic or narrow obovate; apex acuminate or rounded with retuse tip; base acute to cuneate and margin entire. Flowers are greenish yellow and show terminal or axillary panicles inflorescence. Fruit is pale brown 1 or 2 seeded ovoid berry.[3] Flowerina and fruiting may occur during November-June.[4]