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Monkey Orange
Original price was: ₹1,950.00.₹1,350.00Current price is: ₹1,350.00.
Genus : Strychnos
The Monkey Orange Fruit Plant offers the chance to grow your own supply of exotic and flavorful Monkey Oranges. These fruits are characterized by their juicy flesh and tangy taste, making them a delightful addition to any fruit lover’s collection. With our Monkey Orange Fruit Plant, you can experience the satisfaction of cultivating these tropical fruits in your own garden or orchard and enjoy their unique flavor and refreshing qualities.
Monkey Orange is a common name for several species of trees and shrubs in the genus Strychnos, which is native to tropical regions of Africa. The most commonly known species is Strychnos spinosa.
The tree can grow up to 15 meters tall and has a dense, rounded crown with spiny branches. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and oval-shaped with a pointed tip. The fruit of the tree is the most distinctive feature, being large and round, similar in size to a grapefruit. The fruit has a thick, hard, yellowish-green rind covered in spines, and contains a soft, white, edible pulp with numerous small, black seeds. The fruit is edible when ripe and has a sweet, tangy flavor.
In traditional medicine, the bark, leaves, and fruit of the Monkey Orange tree have been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach issues, and infections. The seeds of the tree are also used as a traditional poison for hunting and fishing.
The wood of the Monkey Orange tree is hard and durable, and is used for making tools, furniture, and buildings. The spiny branches are also used as a natural barrier to prevent animals from entering gardens and fields.
Overall, Monkey Orange is an important plant species in its native range, providing food, medicine, and wood resources to local communities.
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