Macaranga indica
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Macaranga peltata is a heliophyllous evergreen plant found in Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka.[2] A crimson colored resin called "macaranga gum" is obtained from this plant.[3] Many parts of the plant are used for ayurvedic medicine in both countries.
Description
It is a resinous tree, up to 16 metres (52 ft) tall. Grayish bark is smooth in texture. Leaves are simple and alternately arranged, peltate, orbicular-ovate, apex is acuminate, and palmately 8 to 9-nerved. Unisexual flowers are dioecious. One-seeded fruit is a globose capsule.[4]
Common Names
- Tamil - Vattakanni, Vattathamarei, Vuttuttamarai
- Malayalam - Uppila, Vatta, Vattakkanni
- Kannada - Bettadavare, Makaranda mara
- China - Yin du xue tong