Pong pong tree, Suicide fruit
Posted by Nandan Kalbag on May 7, 2015 in flowering season SMW, Others, semi shade, water moderately | Comments Off on Pong pong tree, Suicide fruit
| Scientific Name : |
Cerbera odollam Rubra |
| Family : |
Apocynaceae |
| Common Name : |
Pong pong tree, Suicide fruit |
| Description: |
| A small tree with glossy leaves. New leaves are coppery-bronze couloured. Whole plant is poisonous; fruit contains very potent poison. Hence the name ‘Suicide fruit’. Tolerant to saline conditions. |
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| Propagation : |
Stem cuttings, seeds |
| Longevity : |
Perennial |
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