THE PRESIDENT DR A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM
SAPLING PLANTED BY DR A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM
THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA
ON 12 MARCH 2006
| Scientific Name | Sideroxylon puberulum |
| Family
| Sapotaceae |
| Common Name
| Manglier
Rouge |
| Description
| Sideroxylon
puberulum is an endemic tree which stands cyclonic conditions very well. It grows mostly in medium to high altitude
humid forest such as eastern part of Machabée. It is also found at Grand Bassin
(Ganga Talao). It can attain 15 metres in height. The leaves of Sideroxylon
puberulumare are thick and coriaceous. |
| Economic
Use | The wood, which is reddish brown in colour, is
heavy, hard and very durable. It is good for making planks, poles and
keels of
boats. |
| Status
| Not
vulnerable |
