Dillenia indica
Chulta, Dillenia
Other regional names: Elephant Apple
- Elephant Apple
Also known as: Dillenia elongata Miq. +1 more
- Dillenia elongata Miq.
- Dillenia indica f. elongata (Miq.) Miq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dilleniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Dillenia indica (commonly known as Chulta or Dillenia) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Dilleniaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Caroline Is., Comoros, Cuba, Ecuador, Gulf of Guinea Is., Mauritius, Réunion, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.