Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 2: 258 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313687
Common Names
- Roxburgh's Balanites
- Roxburgh's Desert Date
- Roxburgh's Thron Tree
Synonyms
- Balanites aegyptiaca indica Voigt [unknown]
- Balanites aegyptiaca roxburghii (Planch.) Duthie [unknown]
- Balanites indica Tiegh. [unknown]
- Balanites jacquemontii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Balanites rigida Royle [unknown]
- Coccocypselum herbaceum Royle [valid]
- Agialid roxburghii (Planch.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Balanites roxburghii (also called East Indian Walnut, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree with yellow flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Balanites roxburghii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balanites roxburghii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round in shape, and the seedlings are thin and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balanites roxburghii is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of 10-15 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Balanites roxburghii
Balanites roxburghii is native to India and can be found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.
Balanites roxburghii FAQ
What is the common name of Balanites roxburghii?
Desert date
What is the native range of Balanites roxburghii?
India, Pakistan, and parts of Africa
What is the scientific name of Balanites roxburghii?
Balanites roxburghii
Species in the Balanites genus
Balanites aegyptiaca,
Balanites angolensis,
Balanites glabra,
Balanites maughamii,
Balanites pedicellaris,
Balanites rotundifolia,
Balanites roxburghii,
Balanites triflora,
Balanites wilsoniana,
Balanites aegyptiacus,
Balanites wilsonianus,
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
Balanites aegyptiaca,
Balanites angolensis,
Balanites glabra,
Balanites maughamii,
Balanites pedicellaris,
Balanites rotundifolia,
Balanites roxburghii,
Balanites triflora,
Balanites wilsoniana,
Balanites aegyptiacus,
Balanites wilsonianus,
Bulnesia chilensis,
Bulnesia foliosa,
Bulnesia retamo,
Bulnesia rivas-martinezii,
Bulnesia schichendanzii,
Bulnesia schickendantzii,
Guaiacum coulteri,
Guaiacum officinale,
Guaiacum palmeri,
Guaiacum sanctum,
Guaiacum unijugum,
Guaiacum nellii,
Kallstroemia pubescens,
Kallstroemia maxima,
Kallstroemia californica,
Kallstroemia grandiflora,
Kallstroemia hirsutissima,
Kallstroemia parviflora,
Kallstroemia perennans,
Kallstroemia adscendens,
Kallstroemia tucumanensis,
Kallstroemia tribuloides,
Kallstroemia incana,
Kallstroemia rosei,
Kallstroemia boliviana,
Kallstroemia pennellii,
Kallstroemia peninsularis,
Kallstroemia standleyi,
Kallstroemia mexicana,
Kallstroemia curta,
Kallstroemia hintonii,
Kelleronia gillettiae,
Kelleronia splendens,
Kelleronia revoilii,
Larrea simulans,
Larrea ameghinoi,
Larrea divaricata,
Larrea cuneifolia,
Larrea nitida,