Godapara dillenia tree
Dillenia retusa

Family: Dilleniaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows 10 m tall. The bark is brownish-grey. The leaves are large and oval or oblong. They taper to the base. There are teeth along the edge. The leaf stalk has a channel along the top. The flowers are large and white. The flower stalk is long and hairy. The fruit are a flattened round shape and orange. They have fine hairs.

The fruit is used in medicine.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the tropical lowlands. It grows up to 1,900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, India, Indonesia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Godpara

Synonyms

Dillenia integra Thunb.; Wormia integra Hook.f. & Thomson; Wormia retusa Hook.f. & Thomon;