Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) DC.

 

                                              

                                   

        Scientific Name: Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) DC.

        Family: Rutaceae

        Synonym: Limonia pentaphylla Retz.

         Vernacular name: Kurumpannal, Kuttippannel, Panal, Panchi

         Habit: Shrub

         Habitat: Semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains

         Distribution: India, Sri Lanka to Southeast Asia and Malesia.

         Flowering and Fruiting: September-April

          Key identification features: Small erect shrubs with elliptic-lanceolate, glandular leaflets. Flowers occur in terminal and axillary panicles. The ovoid berry starts white, turning pink as it matures, usually containing one to two seeds.

         Tribal Consumers: Adiya

        Uses: Glycosmis pentaphylla is valued for its edible fruit, which is rich in vitamins and often used in local cuisines. The leaves and roots are used against fever.