Holoptelea integrifolia

• Botanical Name : Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb) Planch
• Synonyms : Ulmus integrifolia Roxb.
• Common Name : Kanji, Charel, Palpaliya, Varli
• Plant Family : Ulmaceae
• Plant Form : Tree
• Occurrence (Sectors) : 17, 29
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Gujarat Forestry Research Foundation, Indroda Park, Sarita Udyan, Van Chetana Kendra, Infocity, Aranya Van

About Holoptelea integrifolia Plant :

• Habit : A deciduous large tree.
• Leaves : Elliptic, acuminate, entire, cordate.
• Flowers :
  • Male and female mixed, in short racemes or fascicles at the scars of fallen leaves.
  • Sepals 4, hairy. Stamens 4-8 (often 6 or 7), erect.
  • Ovary superior, compressed, 1-celled, stalked, ovule one, pendulous, style short.
• Fruit : Samara orbicular with reticulately veined wings.
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : February-March
• Significance :
  • Common everywhere on the roads.
  • Children eat seeds.