Dillenia indica

Botanical Description

Elephant apple is a very ornamental evergreen tree with a rounded crown, that can grow up to 30 metres tall, though is usually smaller. The bole can be 120cm in diameter, often branching from low down[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. , 423 Title Desert Tropicals Publication Author Website http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation. ]. The plant provides an edible fruit, polish, soap and medicines for the local people. It is often grown in gardens, where it is highly prized for its large, handsome and fragrant flowers, as well as for its edible fruit[ 287 Title Flora of Pakistan Publication Author Website http://www.efloras.org Publisher Year ISBN Description As of 2006, there is not much information on habitats available, but it is being developed and promises to be an excellent resource. ].