English Common Name: Elephant Apple, Chulta, Indian Simpoh Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 五桠果 (Wǔ yā guǒ), 第伦桃 (Dì lún táo) Other Local Name: Pokok Simpoh (Malaysia) Family Name: Dilleniaceae (Dillenia Family) Scientific Name: Dillenia indica Synonym: Dillenia elongata, Dillenia speciosa Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Dilleniales > Dilleniaceae (Dillenia Family) > Dillenia Origin: India, China, Indochina and West Malesia Growth Habit: Tree Characteristic: A tree growing to 15 meters height with large greenish yellow fruit. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Images Location: Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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