Indian Hog Plum
Spondias pinnata (L.f.) Kurz
Location
Amphitheatre
Family
Anacardiaceae
Common names
Indian Hog Plum, Wild Mango, Amate Kaai, Amra, Ambada, Ambazhanga
Native range
The Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Habitat
Moist deciduous forests
Flowering
March to May
Fruiting
May to July
Conservation status
Least Concern (LC)
About this plant
A deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown. Leaves are pinnate with multiple leaflets. Bark is greyish-brown and slightly rough. Small, white fragrant flowers are borne in terminal panicles. Fruits are oval, green when young, turning yellowish when ripe, with a fibrous, juicy, sour pulp.
Uses
Grown for its edible fruits used in pickles, chutneys, and traditional medicine. Also used as a shade tree and for reforestation purposes.
Growing conditions
Prefers tropical to subtropical climates. Grows well in loamy to sandy soils. Requires moderate watering. Tolerates dry conditions once established
Habit
Medium-sized deciduous tree.