Mammea suriga | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Calophyllaceae |
Genus: | Mammea |
Species: | M. suriga |
Binomial name | |
Mammea suriga (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Kosterm. |
Mammea suriga is a species of flowering plant in the Calophyllaceae family. It is a medium sized plant bearing fragrant white flowers. It is cultivated in Western Ghats for its flowers. Its leaves are simple and opposite. It is called Surige Mara in Kannada.