Thursday, May 9, 2013

Tendu Patta or Tuniki aakulu

These are Tendu patta or Tuniki aakulu (in Telugu). Beedies are rolled with these leaves.Apart from that, It is known for it's black heartwood,popularly known as ebony which is a precious material for carvings.The dried flowers of Tendu have medicinal values for Urinary,Skin, and Blood diseases.Its fruits are very sweet.
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6 comments:

  1. KISLAYA GOPALMay 9, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    nice click!

    But what are the brown spots? are they diseased?

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    1. jahidMay 9, 2013 at 3:49 PM

      Haha! I also wanted to ask the same question :)

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    2. K V V S MURTHYMay 9, 2013 at 4:10 PM

      Believe it or not..I expected this question from many readers...That's a dead tissue on the plant..generally called necrosis..O.k., thanks Kislaya and jahid..!

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    3. KISLAYA GOPALMay 9, 2013 at 10:17 PM

      Good to know, thanx for info! :)

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  2. Easwar ArumugamMay 9, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Nice capture.

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  3. jadeNovember 17, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    Because I knew Alan would be upset if I completely ignored the bamboo which was for sale I took this photo. I can tell you the one on the right was $59 and on the left $79. chain link fence privacy

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