Synonyms: 

Drypetes roxburghii (Wall.) Hurus.

Cyclostemon racemosus Zipp. ex Span.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl

Family: Puthranjivaceae

Native:  Tropical Asia.

Common Names

English – Wild Olive

Malayalam – പൂത്തിലഞ്ഞി

Description:

Putranjiva roxburghii is a small tree with shiny, elliptical leaves and clusters of small, red fruits, native to Southeast Asia.

Habitat: Deciduous forests and sacred groves.

Distribution: Pakistan  and India to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Uses: Putranjiva roxburghii is used in traditional medicine for various purposes, including treating skin diseases and digestive issues.