Naringi crenulata, commonly known as the Toothed-leaf Limonia, is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree native to the W. Central Himalaya to India, Sri Lanka, Indo-China, that grows to a height of 10 meters. It is known for its medicinal properties and distinctive thorny branches.
The leaves are imparipinnate, alternate, and estipulate, with a winged rachis. The leaflets are elliptic or elliptic-obovate, with a crenate margin and a glabrous surface. The tree produces small, white, bisexual flowers in few-flowered axillary racemes. The fruit is a subglobose, bluish-black berry, containing 1-4 dull yellow seeds.
Habitat
Naringi crenulata is native to the W. Central Himalaya to India, Sri Lanka, Indo-China.
Planting and Care
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Seeds: Naringi crenulata can be propagated from seeds.
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Sunlight: Prefers full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade.
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Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil.
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Watering: Requires regular watering in early growth phase. Once the tree is well-established, it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Additional Information
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Wildlife Significance: Provides shelter and food for various insects and birds, and attracts bees and other pollinators with its flowers.
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Economic Value: The bark and leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat toothaches, fever, and digestive issues. The wood is used for making tools and construction materials.
