Gluta travancorica
Gluta travancorica | |
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Leaves | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Anacardiaceae |
Genus: | Gluta |
Species: | G. travancorica |
Binomial name | |
Gluta travancorica Bedd. | |
Gluta travancorica is a species of plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is endemic to India.
This species is commonly found in the eastern area of Southern Kerala, especially Kollam District. A wild life sanctuary in Kollam district is named after this tree, which is locally called as 'Shenduruni'.
Sources
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Gluta travancorica. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.
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