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Date Palm Wild खजूर

Phoenix sylvestris

Assam Lemon (कागजी नेमु), Citrus limon var.
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Hindi
खजूर
Botanical
Phoenix sylvestris
Family
Arecaceae

About the plant

The wild date of the plains, tapped for gur and fruiting freely.

Growing it

Very drought and salt tolerant once established.

What it is for

Khajur gur; fruit; roadside avenue palm.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Fortnightly
Season
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Garden / ground
Mature size
8–15 m
First harvest
Fruit year eight

Very drought and salt tolerant once established.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Khajur gur; fruit; roadside avenue palm.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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