Gondi: The leaves and bark resemble 'Terminalia Bellerica', fruits are brownish yellow when ripe and ellipsoid (unlike terminalia bellerica) and relished by birds. Can grow upto 15-20 metres similar to 'Terminalia Bellerica' again.
Called 'Gondi' locally here in Madhya Pradesh. Khmer: Again Gondi is definitely not similar looking as Gamhar/Gmelina Arborea (which in hindi may sound nominally similar as it pertains to gum/glue). Gamhar I guess is what is called Khmer here locally( but again I am not sure about the exact id of Khmer and would like to be enlightened by others especially who are from Madhya Pradesh). I saw one signboard for the Khmer tree in Ekant park, Bhopal ( to my mind the best maintained botanical garden here..I may be wrong) but could not spot the actual tree. Would be grateful for the Scientific names for Gondi and Khmer from this discussion if possible. Again convey my gratitude for identifying "Schima Wallichi" from my previously posted description and local name. Apologies for posting something which may seem like very basic questions (but would be of immense help for slow learners like myself). regards, rakesh Bhopal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en.
