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Dillenia indica

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Dillenia indica, commonly known as elephant apple or ou tenga, is a species of Dillenia native to China, India, and tropical Asia. It is found in stony river banks.

FamilyDilleniaceae
GenusDillenia
NativeIndian Subcontinent
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Dillenia indica.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderDilleniales
FamilyDilleniaceae
GenusDillenia
SpeciesD. indica
Binomial NameDillenia indica
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameChalta
Life FormTree
Growth HabitTree

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderDilleniales
FamilyDilleniaceae
GenusDillenia

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.