Governor’s Plum Tree (Flacourtia indica)
₹1,800.00 Regular Price
₹500.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Flacourtia indica — Governor’s Plum, Indian Plum.
Native Home: Tropical Africa and parts of South Asia.
Height: 3–15 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades under suitable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hard wood used locally for small tools and other household purposes.
Harvesting: Small red to dark purple fruits are hand-picked when ripe.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years, depending on propagation and growing conditions.
Products: Fresh fruit, jams, jellies, juices, and preserves.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Fruits have traditionally been eaten fresh or made into preserves in parts of Africa and South Asia.
Global Spread: Grows across tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and other warm regions.
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