Amra, Indian Hog PLum (Spondias mombin)- Plant

Plant Description

Spondias mombin, also known as yellow mombin or hog plum is a species of tree and flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. The mature fruit has a leathery skin and a thin layer of pulp. The seed has an oil content of 31.5%. Spondias mombin is a small deciduous tree up to 20 m. The flowers bloom January to May and are sweet-scented, in large, lax terminal panicles of small white flowers. The fruits have a sharp, somewhat acid taste and are edible. The fruit pulp is either eaten fresh or made into juice, concentrate, jellies, and sherbets.

Planting and Care

Sunlight:

Choose a sunny area, preferably with a rich, loamy soil that is moderately acidic.

Uses of Hog plum

• The fruit is used in preparation of chutney, pickle, curries and different types of spicy delicacies.
• This tree has got religious importance as it is worshiped in ‘Nakshathra Vana’ for ‘Hastha’ nakshathra.
• Leaves and barks are aromatic and have astringent value when administered for dysentery.
• Gum from the barks are used in fumigation.

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