Elephant apple, Karambal, Karmal, Chalta, करंबल, करमल, चलता Scientific Name : Dillenia indica Family : Dilleniaceae Common Name : Elephant apple, Karambal, Karmal, Chalta, करंबल, करमल, चलता Description: A medium size tree with very beautiful foliage. Large flowers are mildly scented. Large fruits are used as vegetable. In drought-prone conditions the tree becomes leafless in winter. Native to India Propagation : Seeds, air layering Longevity : Perennial Fleshy, petal-like flaps cover the actual fruit Image credit Mugdha Karnik Image credit Mugdha Karnik Image credit Mugdha Karnik Image credit Mugdha Karnik Tweet
