Thevetia neriifolia
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m tall. The leaves are in rings and 25 cm long. They are dark green. The flowers are orange or yellow. The fruit are angled and green when young. The are brown to black when mature. There are 2-4 flat seeds.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten by some people. The seeds are poisonous.
Edible parts
Fruit, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Manjal arali, Pila kaner, Zard kunel