Olea paniculata R.Br.

Also known as: Native olive, Anokhi dali ,Thira

Olea paniculata R.Br.

Olea paniculata R.Br.

Quick Facts

Also Known As

Native olive, Anokhi dali ,Thira

Family

Oleaceae

IUCN Status

Least concern

Native Information

India (eastern Himalayas ,assam ,NE states, Andaman Islands) Sri lanka, Southeast Asia ,Northern Australia , Pacific islands

Habitat

Habitat of Olea paniculata R.Br.

Habit

Large evergreen tree, can reach 20-30m height with a straight bole.opposite, elliptic to oblong,leathery, dark green above and paler beneath.Flowers are small, white ,fragnant, borne in large panicles.

Uses

Uses of Olea paniculata R.Br.

Timber is strong,heavy and durable : used in construction , furniture and tools. Attractive evergreen with fragrant flower, suitable for parks and gradens. Leaves abd bark traditionaly used for trating fever, infections and inflammation. Provides food for birds and mammals that consume the fruits contributes to evergreen forest canopy stability.

Seed

Seed of Olea paniculata R.Br.

Flower

Flower of Olea paniculata R.Br.

Fruit

Fruit of Olea paniculata R.Br.

Leaves

Leaves of Olea paniculata R.Br.

Bark

Bark of Olea paniculata R.Br.