Emblica officinalis Taxonomy | images | uses | classification

Taxonomy of Emblica officinalis
Family:-Euphorbiaceas.





Common names of Emblica officinalis
Amla , Anola , Avla.

Description and uses of Emblica officinalis
it is found in deciduous forests .
There are two varieties.
One with large fruits
other , small fruits grown in the Deccan.
The fruit is sometimes dried and looks like Supari.
It is very rich in Vitamine C.

Cucumis melo | Kharbuja | Puttihai |Shendad |Takmak. | uses ,classification with image

Taxonomy of Cucumis melo

Common names of Cucumis melo
English. Melon ;
Marathi. Kharbuja , Puttihai, Shendad ,Takmak.

Scientific classification of Cucumis melo
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Cucumis
Species: C. melo
Binomial name Cucumis melo



Description and medicinal uses of plants

A creeping annual, supposed to be native of North-West India,
Cultivated in sandy beds of rivers during the lis season.
The fruit is eaten.

Coffea arabica | Taxonomy | classification

Taxonomy of Coffea arabica
Common names of Coffea arabica
English. Coffee ;
Marathi. Bund.

Scientific classification of Coffea arabica
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coffea
Species: C. arabica
Binomial name Coffea arabica


Description and uses of Coffea arabica plant

A small tree ; a native of Abyssinia.
Berries contain 2 seeds each, they are roasted, ground into powder from which a beverage is prepared.
It is a refreshing or stimulant drink.

varieties of TARBUJA and fruits

(1) PANDHRE TARBUJA - Fruit whitish outside, flesh deep or pale rosy red ; best to eat.
(2) SAHEBI TARBUJA - Fruit whitish outside, flesh red. Largely found in the Bombay Market. Keeps for a long time.
(3) KALE TARBUJA -Fruit dark-green outside, flesh deep rosy red; not very good to eat.
(4) SURAI - Fruit long, flesh red and seed reddish.

Citrus paradisi | Grape fruit. | Image

Citrus paradisi

Common name :- Grape fruit.

Scientific classification of Citrus paradisi
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus


A small tree.

Citrus Limon | Lemon | Motalimbu | Jambira | Idalimbu | Jamburi.

Common names
Lemon, Motalimbu, Jambira , Idalimbu, Jamburi.

Scientific classification of Citrus Limon
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus

Description and uses of Citrus Limon tree

A small tree ; rarely grown for fruit; The plant is usd to bud oranges.
The fruit is smaller and rough.
The juice the fruits are sometimes used for making pickles.

Citrus aurantifolia | Fruit tree

Citrus aurantifolia

Family.—Rutacese.

Common names of Citrus aurantifolia.
Khatalimbu, Lebu , Limbe ,Kagdi Limbn.

Citrus aurantifolia is small tree .
for cultivation it occupies about 2,500 acres area.
The fruit is small and round.
It is used for making pickles, and the juice is used for adding taste to salads.

Citrus medica garden plant | image(picture) | Taxonomy and classification

Citrus medica garden plant | image(picture) | Taxonomy and classification


Scientific classification of Citrus medica

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus
Species: C. medica
Binomial name Citrus medica




Common names of Citrus medica

English- Citron;
Gujrati. Bijoru;
Hindi. Turanj ;
Marathi- Mahalunga.

Description and uses of Citrus medica Tree


Citrus medica a small tree.
The fruit is large, skin warty and rough and the rind very thick.
The pulp is bitter and acidic, pale-white in colour.
The fruit is used for pickles and preserves.

Fruit tree Citrus grandis | Taxonomy of Papnas.

Fruit tree Citrus grandis
Family — Rutacese.

Common names of Citrus grandis
English. Pomelo ;
Gujrati. Popnas;
Marathi. Papnas.

Description and uses of Fruit tree Citrus grandis
Citrus grandis is Fruit Trees with A round headed bushy tree, a native of Malaya.
It occupies about 3000 acres to Cultivate.

varieties of Fruit tree Citrus grandis

1. Red or rose flesh
2. White flesh.

The former is very popular and sweeter than the latter.
An inter¬mediate variety with pink flesh is occasionally found.
The fruit is eaten along with sugar or salt and is much relished.

Taxonomy of Cicca acida tree | Country gooseberry | Amla | Harparauri | Kirnelli | Rai-amba.

Taxonomy of Cicca acida

Family.—Euphorbiaceas.

Common names of Cicca acida
Country gooseberry , Amla , Harparauri ,Kirnelli , Rai-amba.

Description and uses of Cicca acida tree

A small tree.
Cultivated in gardens .
It bears fruits twice a year—once in April-May and again at the end of rains.
The fruit is extremely sour and is usually eaten cooked with sugar.
It is also made into pickle.