Kingdom Plantae Family Meliaceae Rank Species | Order Sapindales Genus Heynea | |
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Heynea trifolia is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The correct scientific name is unresolved up to date, where some name the plant as Heynea trifolia and some others as Walsura trifoliolata. The above classification is according to The Plant List. The specific epithet trifolia is due to trifoliate leaves. The plant is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Description
Heynea trifolia grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk with pale brown bark. Leaves are compound, trifoliate, alternate; lamina narrow oblong to elliptic or narrow obovate; apex acuminate or rounded with retuse tip; base acute to cuneate and margin entire. Flowers are greenish yellow and show terminal or axillary panicles inflorescence. Fruit is pale brown 1 or 2 seeded ovoid berry. Flowerina and fruiting may occur during November-June.