Catunaregam spinosa

Botanical name: Catunaregam spinosa

Common name: False Guava, Gela

Distribution: Assam, Madhya Pradesh,Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha,Tamil Nadu,Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana

Habitat: Moist deciduous forests

Habit:  

·         Deciduous tree

·         Shrub

·         Medium growth

Specific Properties:

·         Flowers are extremely fragrant

Ecology:

·         Bees attract to flowers and act as pollinators

Uses:

·         Fruits are crushed and used as soap to wash clothes, they turn frothy when mixed with water and agitated.

·         Wood is used for making walking sticks.

·          Bark and fruits are medicinal.

·         Fruits are edible after roasting.

Propagation:

·         Seed