Knema attenuata

Knema attenuata 

 Myristicaceae

Tapering Nutmeg, 

Wild Nutmeg

MAL: കാട്ടുജാതി 

Kaattujaathi

 ചെന്നെല്ലി 

Chennelli 

ചോരപത്രി 

Chorapathri 

ചോരപ്പൈൻ 

Chorappayin 

ചോരപ്പാലി 

Chorappaali 

 KAN: Raktamara 

 MAR: Ranjayaphal

 TAM: Curapattiri

bloomed near 

Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist. 

Kerala INDIA 

axillary racemose

 flower (good fragrance) diameter:05mm, 

wild moisture shady streamside habitat, herb, dioecious tree, erect, 

branches, hard woody stem,

 12 meters height, 

leaves alternate ovate oblong apex,

 edible fruit tamarind with sour taste, 

seed with aromatic red mace, 

Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu

*plant name identified by

 https://efloraofindia.com/knema-attenuata