Botanical Name: Dillenia retusa
Family: Dilleniaceae
Type of the plant: A large tree
Description: Grows up to 20 m. Branches are strong and the smooth stem is gray- brown in color. The leaves are rather large , ovate to curved at the apex. Mature leaves are green. 8-21cm long and 5cm wide. Young leaves are light colored. Flowers are solitary white with 5 large petals. With a bright yellow touch towards the middle and star shape stigma in the center. Flower wide about 6-8 cm. Fruit covered with sepals. Greenish. Rose red near the stem. The fruit show firmness. Turning orange when rip.
Growing Area: Lowland rainforests
Medicinal Properties: Mucilaginous sap of the fruit is applied to treat fractures, dislocations, and skin boils. Fruit pulp is used to cleanse the scalp for healthy hair. Pleasantly crisp, sweet and juicy this popular apple feature a beautiful bright green sikin with a pale red hue uses to fever, nervous system disorders, oral diseases, anorexia, exclusive thirstyl, dysentery, coughs , burning sensations.
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