Conocarpus lancifolius Engl.
| Kannada Name : | - |
| Common Name : | Lanceleaf buttonwood |
| Family Name : | Combretaceae |
| Scientific Name : | Conocarpus lancifolius |
| Species Type : | Exotic |
| Phenology : | Evergreen |
| Conservation Status : | Near threatened |
| Flowering Period : | - |
| Fruiting Period : | - |
| Origin : | Somalia |
Uses
The tree's wood is dense and suitable for charcoal. A gum obtained from the tree is used to treat chest and bowel complaints.
Description
Evergreen tree, upto 10m tall. Bark fissured. Leaves lanceolate, glabrous, base attenuate, apex acute. Inflorescence a globose or slightly elongated head. Flowers yellow-green, slightly fragrant. Fruits round, greenish heads, pubescent, cone like, containing tiny, scale-like hard seeds.
