Synonyms: 

Glycosmis arborea (Roxb.) DC.

Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) DC.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Sapindales

Family: Rutaceae

Native: Indian subcontinent to southeast Asia.

Common Names

English – Gin berry

Malayalam – പാണൽ

Description:

Glycosmis pentaphylla, also called the gin berry, is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and clusters of small, aromatic white flowers.

Habitat: Evergreen shrub.

Distribution: India, Sri Lanka to S.E.Asia and Malesia.

Uses: Glycosmis pentaphylla, is used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits and is sometimes cultivated for ornamental purposes.